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LJ03 YOF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,634 mi
Last recorded20,634 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YOF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 20,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,170 miles

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

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Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,269 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,269 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,037 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,535 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 11,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 9,833 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,153 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 YOF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

LJ03 YOF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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