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LK03 YLN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,201 mi
Last recorded6,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 6,201 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 6,201 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested 3 rear wheel nuts missing rear wheel loose (1.2.1 (g))

Wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2025 5,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 5,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 5,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 5,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 5,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 5,439 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 5,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 5,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 3,784 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 3,765 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Sidecar front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Sidecar rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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 YLN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

LK03 YLN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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