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LJ53 JJO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,506 mi
Last recorded15,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,483 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 15,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,474 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,462 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,720 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 8,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,759 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,201 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 JJO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc 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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

LJ53 JJO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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