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LJ03 LCE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,862 mi
Last recorded9,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,862 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 12,115 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pad(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))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Seat lock broken

Throttle stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,908 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

seat lock broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 8,860 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

seat lock broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,270 miles

front fender insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 6,270 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front fender insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,561 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front mudguard broken

rear brake has reduced reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,864 miles

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 6,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 6,528 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,172 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 LCE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJ03 LCE, 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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LJ03 LCE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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