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LJ53 GMV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,572 mi
Last recorded19,572 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 19,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 16,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,289 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 16,289 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,261 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 11,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,420 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 8,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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 GMV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 LJ53 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

LJ53 GMV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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