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LJ53 LFU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 2cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,445 mi
Last recorded28,445 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,445 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,523 miles

FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 18,383 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,634 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 14,634 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 13,914 miles

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

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Feb 2012 8,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 6,065 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 1,721 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 LFU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 2cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

LJ53 LFU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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