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FD03 YNB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,813 mi
Last recorded18,813 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YNB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,476 miles

front brake sticking on slightly

oil leak on rear hub

Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,467 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 17,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 6,359 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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FD03 YNB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FD03 YNB, 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 FD03 YNB registered?

FD03 YNB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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