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LF03 XJL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,907 mi
Last recorded41,907 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,907 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 41,907 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,618 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,618 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,959 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,959 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,307 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 XJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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