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LY52 ZDJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,670 mi
Last recorded11,670 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 ZDJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 11,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 11,670 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,938 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 10,970 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,463 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 1,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 852 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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LY52 ZDJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LY52 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

LY52 ZDJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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