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LC17 LCT

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,274 mi
Last recorded14,274 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 LCT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 14,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 14,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 14,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,412 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 18,412 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 15,189 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 1,588 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy head races excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering lock stop misaligned when handlebars turned to the left (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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LC17 LCT is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 LC17 LCT, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC17 LCT registered?

LC17 LCT is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is LC17 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 LCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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