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CX03 GOU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,610 mi
Last recorded24,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 GOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,610 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,427 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 24,427 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,382 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,266 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,601 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2013 22,480 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2012 21,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,348 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,051 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,833 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 13,833 miles

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

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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CX03 GOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 GOU, 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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CX03 GOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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