Piaggio Vespa

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 124 cc

LA51 VBMMOT history

LA51 VBM is a silver petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 17,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
17,385 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VBM was last recorded at 17,385 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,365 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
17 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,385 miles
  • 2021 – 11,908 miles
  • 2006 – 17,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,385 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,385 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    17,385 miles
    Test number
    117978677812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail17,365 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,365 miles
    Test number
    377985428939
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible broken and cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened contaminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass13,328 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    13,328 km
    Test number
    479052513071
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass11,908 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    11,908 miles
    Test number
    748307696064
    • MinorFront Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps presenter advised different wire loom fitted. lights still activate. (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass23,686 km (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,686 km
    Test number
    117053912061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,372 km (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,372 km
    Test number
    106711111489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,008 km (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,008 km
    Test number
    114171310049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,233 km (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,233 km
    Test number
    842118309040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,258 km (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,258 km
    Test number
    470278808019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,198 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,198 km
    Test number
    813973117064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Pass17,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,075 miles
    Test number
    164636916008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,075 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,075 miles
    Test number
    730726016095
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
    • Repaired at testFront mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Questions about LA51 VBM

Does LA51 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VBM expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VBM?
The MOT on LA51 VBM expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VBM done?
LA51 VBM was recorded at 17,385 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 17 miles a year.
Has LA51 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VBM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 VBM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VBM find?
LA51 VBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front lower motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard; offside front lower motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard.

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