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LJ53 DWN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 59,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,963 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,963 miles

Offside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,018 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 56,018 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 48,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,179 miles

slight fuel leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,253 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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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.

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