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LB52 SKK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,285 mi
Last recorded6,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SKK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 6,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 6,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 6,017 miles

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

Rear rear tyre flat

Fail 19 Jun 2018 6,017 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2015 5,923 miles

Centre Front Upper hinge on seat broken but secured buy seat catch

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly pan rusting (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 5,923 miles

Centre Front Upper hinge on seat broken but secured buy seat catch

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly pan rusting (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired white light as part lense missing (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 5,760 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 5,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 5,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 4,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 9,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 9,104 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,320 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 SKK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

LB52 SKK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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