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LK53 JBE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,079 mi
Last recorded20,079 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 20,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 20,079 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,742 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 18,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,805 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,161 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 17,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,467 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 10,467 miles

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

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))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 8,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 7,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,781 miles

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 JBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

LK53 JBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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