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LJ53 LGC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,024 mi
Last recorded49,024 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,660 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,275 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 21,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,991 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 10,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,427 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 LGC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

LJ53 LGC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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