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LF52 RYO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,005 mi
Last recorded29,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,005 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,870 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre has crazing between the tread

Fail 29 Jun 2013 22,852 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre has crazing between the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,481 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,628 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,569 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,035 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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LF52 RYO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LF52 RYO, 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 LF52 RYO registered?

LF52 RYO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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