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LF03 LJX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,647 mi
Last recorded11,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 LJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,647 miles

Rear brake when pulled comes into bars occasionally.But will still lock rear wheel.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,604 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 10,604 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 7,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,218 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 LJX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

LF03 LJX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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