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LJ03 VNC

2003 Piaggio B125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,547 mi
Last recorded22,547 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B12510,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VNC
MakePiaggio
ModelB125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 22,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,132 miles

Front suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,868 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,684 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,893 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,358 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,358 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,589 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,589 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio B125?

Based on 5,567 MOT tests across 770 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
1,289
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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LJ03 VNC is a 2003 Piaggio B125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 10,526 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 B125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 VNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 VNC registered?

LJ03 VNC is a 2003 Piaggio B125, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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