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LJ03 LCM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,686 mi
Last recorded19,686 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LCM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,686 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,686 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,172 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,365 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,718 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LJ03 LCM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

LJ03 LCM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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