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LG52 VYP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,813 mi
Last recorded2,813 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 2,813 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 2,813 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 2,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 2,808 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 2,808 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 2,808 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 2,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 2,281 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 2,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 2,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 2,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 81 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 VYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

LG52 VYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LG52 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 VYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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