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LJ03 UHB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 32,062 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2018 32,054 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

drive problem

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 30,193 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 25,692 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,802 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 24,802 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,256 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 21,256 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,031 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,529 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,529 miles

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))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 UHB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHB, 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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LJ03 UHB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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