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GN53 UCR

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,536 mi
Last recorded27,536 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UCR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,536 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded non stressed lower body panel (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2017 23,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,353 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 20,348 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator tell tail visual not working but audible ok.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,507 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,629 miles

rear brake lever stiff in operation

Fail 11 Jan 2014 16,621 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

rear brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 12 Jan 2013 14,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 8,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2006 8,099 miles

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

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

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 UCR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCR, 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 GN53 UCR registered?

GN53 UCR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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