MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust bracket bolt missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer corroded has holes but not excessively loud.
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer corroded has holes but not excessively loud.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 BYT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc 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 DG53 BYT, 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 DG53 BYT registered?
DG53 BYT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is DG53 BYT safe to buy?
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