MOT Status
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31,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever pivot worn
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear rack loose
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever pivot worn
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)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear rack loose
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 EKV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BU03 EKV, 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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BU03 EKV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2003.
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