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LJ03 PKY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,427 mi
Last recorded14,427 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 14,427 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 14,427 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 12,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 12,535 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 12,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 12,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 10,147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,700 miles

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

corossion patch visable o/s of leg shield not excessive

tape covering broken plastics no jagged edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 6,005 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,010 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 PKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

LJ03 PKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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