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LB52 SFX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,763 mi
Last recorded40,763 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,763 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 18,758 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel control 1 (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 1 inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,564 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear very little reserve travel in rear brake lever

free play in engine mount bush

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,337 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 18,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2017 17,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,940 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,940 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,517 miles

one front brake caliper bolt broken but secure.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,561 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 11,561 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 9,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 7,774 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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LB52 SFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB52 SFX, 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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LB52 SFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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