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LJ53 JXE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,741 mi
Last recorded13,741 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JXE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 13,741 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,728 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,140 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Mudguard Mounting Broken

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,448 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 11,448 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,409 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 11,409 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 7,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 3,868 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 JXE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

LJ53 JXE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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