MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
one front brake caliper bolt broken but secure.
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LB52 SFX registered?
LB52 SFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2003.
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