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LJ03 LGW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,714 mi
Last recorded17,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LGW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,714 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 17,762 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,336 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 8,336 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 5,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 5,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 2,924 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 LGW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

LJ03 LGW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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