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LV51 ZBE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 11,599 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly loud but within decibels (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 11,363 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 11,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 10,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 10,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 10,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 10,289 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 2,096 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 2,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 2,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2007 2,695 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LV51 ZBE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV51 ZBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 ZBE registered?

LV51 ZBE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is LV51 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 ZBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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