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LK03 YFS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,967 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 9,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 9,730 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 9,730 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 8,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,921 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 4,922 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 4,902 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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LK03 YFS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc 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 LK03 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

LK03 YFS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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