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LJ03 YOC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,888 mi
Last recorded13,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YOC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 13,888 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking From carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam and main beam intensity very poor (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear damper inoperative. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excess amount of movement/play in front suspension linkage (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front disc worn and very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 May 2018 13,884 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 13,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 10,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 10,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 8,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 8,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 7,129 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked.

rear shockabsorber oil misting.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,965 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 5,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,823 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,574 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 YOC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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