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LJ03 YOG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,840 mi
Last recorded5,840 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YOG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 5,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 5,840 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 4,282 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 4,282 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 4,096 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 3,585 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 3,585 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2006 3,480 miles

Front 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 YOG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

LJ03 YOG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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