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LF03 ENR

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,072 mi
Last recorded35,072 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ENR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 35,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine, possible cam cover

Fail 17 May 2022 35,072 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine, possible cam cover

Pass 18 May 2021 33,350 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose front hinge rusting (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,346 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 33,346 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,334 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Seat rust at front securing section

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

riders seat very rusty at hinge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,367 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,367 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,343 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 25,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 25,265 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 24,816 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 23,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 23,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 19,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,868 miles

uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,322 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 14,322 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,314 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 ENR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ENR, 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 LF03 ENR registered?

LF03 ENR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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