MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
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)
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))
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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 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.
Is LJ53 GUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 GUK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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