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LB52 SSJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,044 mi
Last recorded15,044 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Footboard damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,541 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,424 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 14,027 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 12,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,198 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 SSJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

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

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