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FJ53 ZGZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,408 mi
Last recorded24,408 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,408 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 17,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,390 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch dragging belt or pulleys noisy

Fail 4 Jul 2019 9,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch dragging belt or pulleys noisy

Pass 23 May 2018 6,219 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 6,181 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 4,959 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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FJ53 ZGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ53 ZGZ, 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 FJ53 ZGZ registered?

FJ53 ZGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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