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LJ03 YYS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,837 mi
Last recorded25,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,816 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 25,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,185 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,185 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,088 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 25,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,384 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,164 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 YYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

LJ03 YYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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