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LX03 NBJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,043 mi
Last recorded54,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 NBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 54,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,577 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

noisey transmission bearing , when rear wheel rotated

Pass 18 May 2022 34,572 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 33,244 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 33,238 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush between frome and suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 32,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 31,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 26,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,086 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 22,815 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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LX03 NBJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX03 NBJ, 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 LX03 NBJ registered?

LX03 NBJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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