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LJ51 WLU

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,904 mi
Last recorded36,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,904 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 36,846 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,606 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,398 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 8,452 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 3,975 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LJ51 WLU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 9,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 WLU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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