MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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 PFX 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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?
LJ03 PFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2003.
Is LJ03 PFX safe to buy?
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