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LY52 ZCN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

23,218 mi
Last recorded23,218 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 ZCN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 23,218 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 23,218 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,218 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,218 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,218 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,218 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,974 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,974 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 17,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

temp repair made to n/s/f indicator new lens needed

Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,577 miles

temp repair made to n/s/f indicator new lens needed

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,694 miles

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

both tyres no air (pumped up)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,015 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 10,940 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,430 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 8,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LY52 ZCN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LY52 ZCN, 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 LY52 ZCN registered?

LY52 ZCN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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