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LN03 BGZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,667 mi
Last recorded8,667 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 BGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,667 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,667 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 8,667 miles

Oil leak from gearbox onto offside rear tyre wall

Fail 29 Mar 2014 8,667 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak from gearbox onto offside rear tyre wall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,301 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,294 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 6,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,069 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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LN03 BGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN03 BGZ, 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 LN03 BGZ registered?

LN03 BGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is LN03 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 BGZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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