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LF03 BOJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,150 mi
Last recorded26,150 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 25,034 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 22,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 22,341 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 20,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,840 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 17,840 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,278 miles

Center stand spring broken and stand is stiff

Fail 23 Feb 2017 16,278 miles

Center stand spring broken and stand is stiff

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,515 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 15,515 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 14,725 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 10,463 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Main stand hangs down

Fail 22 Feb 2013 10,463 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Main stand hangs down

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 2,650 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 2,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 2,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 2,385 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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LF03 BOJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF03 BOJ, 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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LF03 BOJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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