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LJ03 YZH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,322 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,318 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,204 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,836 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 5,827 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Speedo cable securing device damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,691 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 YZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

LJ03 YZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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