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LG52 YLZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,486 mi
Last recorded17,486 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 YLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 17,486 miles

Corrosion on several pannels

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Damping effect slightly inadequate

Front Mudguard damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,412 miles

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

Front Suspension slightly inadequate damping effect.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 16,201 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front fender damaged

Riders seat slightly loose Only held on with zip ties (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,498 miles

slight damage to front mudguard

Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,558 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 11,552 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,807 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 9,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 9,640 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 9,640 miles

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

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

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

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 YLZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

LG52 YLZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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