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GN53 OYE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,361 mi
Last recorded16,361 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OYE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,361 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 16,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,313 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,226 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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GN53 OYE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN53 OYE, 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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GN53 OYE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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