MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 130-70-12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120-70-12 (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA52 YFR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 LA52 YFR, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LA52 YFR registered?
LA52 YFR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is LA52 YFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA52 YFR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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