MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower chassis not fully inspected due to plastic bodywork fitted which is not easily removed without tools
Front mudguard damaged and loose but not insecure
Front tyre worn out of shape
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit areas of tread section close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bodywork damaged
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear tyre underinflated, inflated prior to test but may still deflate.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
damage to rear light unit
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey joint gasket (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70R12 (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
damage to rear light unit
Central Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 LJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?
LK53 LJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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