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LJ53 SUA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,685 mi
Last recorded27,685 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,685 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 10,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front fender broken

Fail 20 Nov 2013 10,551 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

carb insecure

front fender broken

ignition switch bypassed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 5,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 5,763 miles

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

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 SUA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

LJ53 SUA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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