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LJ53 GUK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

17,752 mi
Last recorded17,752 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GUK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,752 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 17,736 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 16,038 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,038 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 13,675 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 11,440 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,681 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 7,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,990 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 5,990 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 4,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 2,446 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 2,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 GUK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

LJ53 GUK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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