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LR52 JOU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,983 mi
Last recorded11,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 JOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 11,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 11,508 miles

center stand pivot worn

Pass 15 Oct 2016 11,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 8,182 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 8,180 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2013 8,180 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 8,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front offside indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,180 miles

front offside indicator lens missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 6,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,304 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 6,304 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 6,304 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,304 miles

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

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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LR52 JOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Brown 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 LR52 JOU, 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 LR52 JOU registered?

LR52 JOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is LR52 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 JOU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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