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LB52 VTD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,331 mi
Last recorded10,331 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 VTD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2013 10,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Outer Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 10,331 miles

Outer Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 9,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,218 miles

indicator tell-tale not working as intended

Fail 30 Nov 2011 9,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

indicator tell-tale not working as intended

Pass 23 Dec 2010 8,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 7,385 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,636 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 6,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,914 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 5,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 5,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 5,340 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 VTD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

LB52 VTD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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