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LJ03 VJM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,334 mi
Last recorded14,334 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 14,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 13,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 13,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 11,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 8,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 6,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 6,284 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2008 6,133 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 6,133 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,967 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 5,967 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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 VJM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

LJ03 VJM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is LJ03 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 VJM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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