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LX53 NCF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,038 mi
Last recorded27,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 27,038 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,538 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 11,538 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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 NCF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

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

Is LX53 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 NCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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