MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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