MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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))
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)
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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 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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