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LF52 RYP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,482 mi
Last recorded21,482 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 21,482 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,352 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 11,754 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,563 miles

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under belly panel corroded and holed. (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 11,546 miles

Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded Rear inner mudguard insecure. (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under belly panel corroded and holed. (6.1.1a)

Front Speedo cable insecure retaining bracket not fixed by front wheel.

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

Front Wheel bearing grease cap missing dirt ingress may cause failure of bearing.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,781 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,075 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,075 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 34,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 34,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 29,347 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 RYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYP, 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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LF52 RYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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