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LX53 NDK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,983 mi
Last recorded10,983 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 10,983 miles

front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 23 May 2014 10,565 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre cracking borderline

Pass 9 May 2013 9,787 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre cracking

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,978 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

small cut on the front tyre side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,978 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

small cut on the front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,042 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 8,042 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,635 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 6,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,660 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 5,556 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 2,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,030 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 NDK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDK, 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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LX53 NDK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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