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NK53 LBV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,078 mi
Last recorded28,078 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,800 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 7,106 miles

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

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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NK53 LBV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NK53 LBV, 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 NK53 LBV registered?

NK53 LBV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is NK53 LBV safe to buy?

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