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LG52 VTT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,042 miles

Air box is insecure

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged Not correctly located (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust fixings incorrect

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lot of body damage

Mirrors are missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,042 miles

Air box is insecure

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged Not correctly located (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust fixings incorrect

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Lot of body damage

Mirrors are missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 39,042 miles

Brake locking device insecure Adjuster on rear brake cable incorrectly fitted (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Air box is insecure

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged Not correctly located (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust fixings incorrect

Lot of body damage

Mirrors are missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 29,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,295 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,386 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 VTT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

LG52 VTT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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