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LJ03 BVL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,975 mi
Last recorded32,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 30,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 26,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,212 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 11,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 8,129 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 4,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 170 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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LJ03 BVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ03 BVL, 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 LJ03 BVL registered?

LJ03 BVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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