MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
spark plug cap arcing so wont idle
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
front tyre flat previous too test
slight fuel leak.
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 DWN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 LJ53 DWN, 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 LJ53 DWN registered?
LJ53 DWN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is LJ53 DWN safe to buy?
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