MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
front mud guard poor condition would advise replacement
rear brake leaver has long travel but is locking out on brake test
rear luggage rack fractured behind forward mounting bolts would advise replacement
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
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 noisy (7.1.2)
insecure accessories.
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF03 SDU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?
LF03 SDU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is LF03 SDU safe to buy?
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