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LJ03 YSL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,301 mi
Last recorded8,301 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YSL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 8,301 miles

front and rear tyre have cracks on tyre surface and are 12 years old

Pass 20 Jul 2020 8,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 8,182 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,743 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 YSL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

LJ03 YSL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LJ03 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 YSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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