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LJ53 OHR

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,639 mi
Last recorded8,639 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OHR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 7,556 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 7,552 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 6,018 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 6,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 5,364 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 2,311 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 OHR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

LJ53 OHR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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