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SN51 LBX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,036 mi
Last recorded22,036 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 22,036 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,844 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 19,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 19,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 15,216 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Dec 2014 15,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,454 miles

tyre pressure low

Fail 7 Jun 2014 16,454 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,915 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,915 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,640 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 7,640 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,736 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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SN51 LBX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN51 LBX, 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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SN51 LBX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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