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FY52 VCU

2003 Piaggio Diesis

Blue Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,338 mi
Last recorded12,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Diesis9,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VCU
MakePiaggio
ModelDiesis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,338 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,276 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 9,788 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 9,392 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear tyre low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,239 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Diesis?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
865
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
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FY52 VCU is a 2003 Piaggio Diesis in Blue with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Diesis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 9,718 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 Diesis fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Diesis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Diesis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY52 VCU registered?

FY52 VCU is a 2003 Piaggio Diesis, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FY52 VCU safe to buy?

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