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LF03 VAY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,144 mi
Last recorded9,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VAY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 9,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 9,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 31,648 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,685 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 5,685 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,272 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,459 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 VAY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

LF03 VAY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is LF03 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 VAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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