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DU52 YXB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,294 mi
Last recorded15,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 7,359 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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DU52 YXB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU52 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU52 YXB?

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What year was DU52 YXB registered?

DU52 YXB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is DU52 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 YXB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU52 YXB have outstanding finance?

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