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LK53 HYM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,761 mi
Last recorded11,761 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,761 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 11,761 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,422 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 8,289 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 4,927 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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 HYM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

LK53 HYM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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