MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
(handle compared to wheel) slightly misaligned
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
low air presure in rear tyre
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
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))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK03 LYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LK03 LYS, 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 LK03 LYS registered?
LK03 LYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2003.
Is LK03 LYS safe to buy?
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