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LJ53 JHH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,584 mi
Last recorded18,584 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JHH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,584 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 18,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 18,584 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 18,584 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,105 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 16,105 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,708 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 13,708 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 10,833 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,750 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 9,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 9,748 miles

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,642 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 3,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,559 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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 JHH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JHH, 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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LJ53 JHH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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