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LF03 OHC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,957 mi
Last recorded24,957 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 OHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,957 miles

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 20,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 20,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,513 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,657 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 12,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 8,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 4,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,239 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 OHC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

LF03 OHC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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