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LX51 MHJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,958 mi
Last recorded34,958 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 34,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 34,958 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,905 miles

Front mudguard has slight damage

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,081 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,653 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 May 2014 24,939 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 May 2014 24,939 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2013 23,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 23,342 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 22,036 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,036 miles

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 19,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 16,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,546 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 15,546 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,813 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 12,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,665 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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LX51 MHJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX51 MHJ, 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.

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LX51 MHJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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