MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts perishing (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
low air presure in front tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ03 LCU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?
LJ03 LCU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2003.
Is LJ03 LCU safe to buy?
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