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RK51 LME

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,859 mi
Last recorded11,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LME
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,721 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,435 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,022 miles

registration plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 31 May 2011 18,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,421 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 13,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,178 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 8,178 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 6,080 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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RK51 LME is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RK51 LME, 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 LME registered?

RK51 LME is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is RK51 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 LME shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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