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GK52 YKY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,510 mi
Last recorded25,510 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,691 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Baffle end cap missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 21,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Baffle end cap missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 21,664 miles

Front Brake component modification unsafe speedo cable rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhuast plate missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard bent

Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 18,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,642 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,639 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 14,248 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,290 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 11,545 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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GK52 YKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK52 YKY, 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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GK52 YKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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