MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
nearside front indicator lens cracked.
rear shockabsorber oil misting.
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))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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 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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