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FY03 UUW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,688 mi
Last recorded16,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 16,655 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,983 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 15,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre stand corroded

indicator switch stiff in operation on nearside application

number plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2011 14,252 miles

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre stand corroded

indicator switch stiff in operation on nearside application

number plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 14,237 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

various panel damage all over bike

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,459 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 13,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 7,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,582 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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FY03 UUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY03 UUW, 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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FY03 UUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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