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RK51 LHB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,998 mi
Last recorded5,998 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 5,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,429 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,336 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,336 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 May 2009 4,402 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 4,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,160 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 6,160 miles

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

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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RK51 LHB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 RK51 LHB, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 LHB registered?

RK51 LHB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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