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LB52 SNY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,163 mi
Last recorded25,163 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SNY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 25,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,092 miles

high beam intermitent suspect dirty switch.centre stand sticky

Pass 18 Sep 2021 23,702 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 23,696 miles

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 19,778 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,645 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 16,645 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 12,707 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 10,165 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 7,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 6,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,177 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,562 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 SNY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

LB52 SNY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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