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LF03 GEJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,707 mi
Last recorded34,707 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 GEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,038 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,717 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,442 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 25,205 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,934 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,658 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 20,658 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,485 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

panels restricted view to test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,286 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 16,286 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))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 14,057 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,102 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,102 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,798 miles

Front tyre has got a repair tyre plug in it.

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 9,769 miles

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

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

Front tyre has got a repair tyre plug in it.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,238 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 GEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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