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BJ03 HUU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,890 mi
Last recorded14,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,890 miles

nearside rear indicator cover missing,

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 11,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,100 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 10,100 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 5,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 5,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,742 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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BJ03 HUU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 HUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 HUU registered?

BJ03 HUU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BJ03 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 HUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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