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LJ03 YTL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,041 mi
Last recorded10,041 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YTL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 10,041 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 10,041 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 9,527 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,663 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 8,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,191 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,691 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 3,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 2,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 181 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 YTL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

LJ03 YTL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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