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LG52 OUP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

35,409 mi
Last recorded35,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 OUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 35,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 35,253 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,639 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 30,639 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 29,773 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 28,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,373 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,271 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 23,271 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 17,581 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,609 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 12,609 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 10,132 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 5,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,441 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 OUP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

LG52 OUP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LG52 OUP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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