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FP53 JYT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,788 mi
Last recorded21,788 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 JYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,788 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,776 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,695 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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FP53 JYT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP53 JYT, 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

How do I check the history of FP53 JYT?

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What year was FP53 JYT registered?

FP53 JYT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is FP53 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 JYT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP53 JYT have outstanding finance?

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