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FD03 YYB

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,482 mi
Last recorded1,482 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YYB
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 1,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 60,803 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 18,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,495 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,118 miles

Front Brake binding on slightly

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,052 miles

horn only just audible.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,210 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,252 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 7,252 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,559 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 5,545 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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FD03 YYB is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 YYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 YYB registered?

FD03 YYB is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 June 2003.

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