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LJ03 FUV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,644 mi
Last recorded44,644 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,644 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swingarm/engine mount bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,644 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected engine idle is way too high causing the automatic drive to engage and vehicle to move without touching the throttle. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear swingarm /engine mount bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 40,505 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Also severe ridging of tread on tyre which will compromise handling (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre flat when presented for MOT (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2014 40,291 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

engine oil low not even on dipstick

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,822 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 36,822 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 32,395 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,198 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,198 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,869 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,898 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 FUV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ03 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

LJ03 FUV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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