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LX53 CZM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,043 mi
Last recorded21,043 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 21,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 19,081 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

split pin missing from rear hub

Pass 15 Jul 2017 18,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 9,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,655 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 321 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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LX53 CZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX53 CZM, 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 LX53 CZM registered?

LX53 CZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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