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FY03 XPF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,410 mi
Last recorded17,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,410 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,554 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 16,554 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 16,551 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,042 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,026 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,071 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,916 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,705 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 XPF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

FY03 XPF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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