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LF03 SYW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,668 mi
Last recorded16,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 16,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 16,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,801 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 13,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 12,922 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 12,922 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 10,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 8,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,371 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 5,163 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 2,436 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 2,436 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 1 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 1 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,926 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,926 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,091 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 SYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

LF03 SYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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