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LJ53 GUW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,098 mi
Last recorded25,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 25,098 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable slightly loose one support bracket bolt missing . (1.1.15 (c))

air filter housing loose inside engine compartment

Fail 9 Oct 2023 25,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip or main beams (4.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable slightly loose one support bracket bolt missing . (1.1.15 (c))

air filter housing loose inside engine compartment

Pass 5 Oct 2021 24,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,931 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 15,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,398 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 GUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

LJ53 GUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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