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LX53 NBF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,730 mi
Last recorded20,730 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,730 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,547 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,043 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 NBF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 NBF, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX53 NBF registered?

LX53 NBF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is LX53 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 NBF shows 7 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.

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