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LJ53 KZM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,107 mi
Last recorded35,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,107 miles

Front suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,554 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,199 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,156 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Main Stand hangs down and must be lifted before driving.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,944 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 19,936 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 KZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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