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DGW 503B

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,737 mi
Last recorded6,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 503B
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 5,218 miles

Rear Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10 miles

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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DGW 503B is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 DGW 503B, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGW 503B registered?

DGW 503B is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is DGW 503B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 503B shows 7 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.

Does DGW 503B have outstanding finance?

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