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LB52 SRU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,612 mi
Last recorded10,612 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,612 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 10,612 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 10,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,835 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 9,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 7,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 6,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 4,607 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 SRU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB52 SRU?

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What year was LB52 SRU registered?

LB52 SRU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is LB52 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 SRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB52 SRU have outstanding finance?

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