MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
centre stand slow to retract
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
centre stand slow to retract
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX53 NBY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 LX53 NBY, 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 NBY registered?
LX53 NBY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.
Is LX53 NBY safe to buy?
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