MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower body panel corrosion
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
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 TLV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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