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BJ03 OEK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,964 mi
Last recorded20,964 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OEK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 20,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Unable To See Through Windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2023 20,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Unable To See Through Windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2023 20,940 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) likely to fail (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing likely to fall of (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,677 miles

rear brake spongey but locks on roller brake test

Fail 8 Nov 2022 18,677 miles

Indicator switch inoperative n/s indicators not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

rear brake spongey but locks on roller brake test

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 18,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Noise from rear wheel

Rear brake lever travel

Fail 21 Jul 2020 18,242 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Noise from rear wheel

Rear brake lever travel

Pass 16 May 2018 17,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

noise from rear wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,737 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 16,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

rear brake reserve travel getting low .

rear tyre has a cut in tread area .

Fail 3 Mar 2014 15,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has a cut in tread area .

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,028 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,918 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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BJ03 OEK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OEK, 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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BJ03 OEK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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