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LK53 GZJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,533 mi
Last recorded5,533 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 5,533 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 5,317 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 5,317 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,916 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 4,916 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LK53 GZJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK53 GZJ, 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 LK53 GZJ registered?

LK53 GZJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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