MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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))
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
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
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)
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.
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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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