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YN03 LCA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

22,244 mi
Last recorded22,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 LCA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 22,107 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 22,107 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,818 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 21,743 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,477 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,477 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side indicator tell tale works but dim

Fail 5 Oct 2013 17,866 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side indicator tell tale works but dim

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,818 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front l plat mtg sharp edges

lower leg fenders corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 17,818 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front l plat mtg sharp edges

lower leg fenders corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 16,658 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 16,658 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 11,726 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 1,905 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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YN03 LCA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN03 LCA, 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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YN03 LCA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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