MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 MHF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?
LJ53 MHF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is LJ53 MHF safe to buy?
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