MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front shockabsorber weak
Front 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))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
front tyre flat , but we inflated it .
speedo cable mount insecure
unable to check rear pads for wear due to the location of the rear caliper
front tyre flat , but we inflated it .
speedo cable mount insecure
unable to check rear pads for wear due to the location of the rear caliper
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 OBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BU53 OBE, 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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What year was BU53 OBE registered?
BU53 OBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is BU53 OBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 OBE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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