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FD03 YUC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,786 mi
Last recorded18,786 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YUC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 18,786 miles

slight roughness front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 18,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 17,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,673 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 17,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 10,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,547 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 9,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 2,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 676 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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FD03 YUC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD03 YUC, 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

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What year was FD03 YUC registered?

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

Is FD03 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 YUC shows 14 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.

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