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LJ53 KYN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KYN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,751 miles

rear swing arm/engine mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,619 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid brake hose (3.2.B4)

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

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

rear swing arm/engine mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,356 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,356 miles

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,192 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2008 14,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,971 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 KYN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc 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 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

LJ53 KYN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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