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FJ03 UKZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,135 mi
Last recorded22,135 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 22,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 46,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,585 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,419 miles

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

number plate lamp in-op

Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,386 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

number plate lamp in-op

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,353 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 35,352 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,975 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slow puntcher front tyre

Pass 16 May 2009 30,384 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 22,876 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,726 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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FJ03 UKZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

FJ03 UKZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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