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LR52 LTX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,346 mi
Last recorded4,346 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 LTX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 4,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 4,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 4,139 miles

Front front tyre manufactured week 41 2003

Rear rear tyre manufactured week 02 2004

Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,015 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 3,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 3,830 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 3,393 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 2,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 2,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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 LTX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR52 LTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR52 LTX?

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What year was LR52 LTX registered?

LR52 LTX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is LR52 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 LTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR52 LTX have outstanding finance?

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