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FJ03 GWY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,582 mi
Last recorded19,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,582 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 19,582 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 19,565 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,851 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,841 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 16,841 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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FJ03 GWY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FJ03 GWY, 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 FJ03 GWY registered?

FJ03 GWY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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