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RN03 LZV

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,729 mi
Last recorded7,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 7,729 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 7,729 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 7,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 7,481 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 7,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 6,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 6,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 6,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 5,869 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 5,665 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 3,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 1,338 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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RN03 LZV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN03 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN03 LZV registered?

RN03 LZV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RN03 LZV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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