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FY03 WRA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

836 mi
Last recorded836 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WRA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,400 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,680 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,628 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 WRA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRA, 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 FY03 WRA registered?

FY03 WRA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is FY03 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 WRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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