MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
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)
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))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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