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8,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Although not fouled by anything at present, and although not unsafe, the rear tyre has a line of wear around the nearside where something has previously fouled the tyre side wall.
Exhaust slightly loose lower mount bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
no standard front disc bolts fitted> run close to mounting plate
Front Brake component inadequately mounted lock nut missing from brake lever pivot bolt (1.1.21 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust slightly loose lower mount bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
no standard front disc bolts fitted> run close to mounting plate
rear tyre underinflated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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LF53 DJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 LF53 DJX, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LF53 DJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2004.
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