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LK53 NVJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,401 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. cylinder nut missing (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 19,401 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. cylinder nut missing (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort needed adjusting up (3.3.A1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 19,284 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel needs adjusting up hitting handle bar (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,976 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 14,974 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 1,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 10,389 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2006 8,148 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 NVJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NVJ, 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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LK53 NVJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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