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LX03 OUW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

8,308 mi
Last recorded8,308 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 8,308 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 8,302 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE

Pass 7 Sep 2024 8,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 7,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 7,958 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 7,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 7,759 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DANGEROUS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 7,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 7,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 7,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 7,328 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 6,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 5,759 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 5,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 5,104 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 5,104 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,220 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 3,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 3,540 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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LX03 OUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

LX03 OUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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