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LG52 OUF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,661 mi
Last recorded28,661 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 OUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 28,661 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body very rusty underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

seat has a bungee strap to secure to body

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 13 Nov 2024 24,228 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front of the seat secured by bungee strap

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Fail 13 Nov 2024 24,219 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front of the seat secured by bungee strap

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 8 Nov 2023 21,234 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced metal body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear number plate light holder repaired with tape

seat is secured by a bungee strap

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,939 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned front wheel minimally offset to the handlebars (2.4 (a))

rider seat is being held on by zip ties

the registration plate light housing has been repaired with black tape

Fail 1 Nov 2022 18,834 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned front wheel minimally offset to the handlebars (2.4 (a))

the number plate light housing is damaged so if the light did work it would throw a direct white light out the rear of the vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 14,572 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,859 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 10,859 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 10,859 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 10,859 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 7,178 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 7,178 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,272 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 2,272 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rusty (7.1.1a)

Front Brake stiff

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 2,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 1,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 1,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 365 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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LG52 OUF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG52 OUF, 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 LG52 OUF registered?

LG52 OUF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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