MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Advise rear no plate be changed
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
non-std exhaust silencer fitted
rear brake back plate slight contamination
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW03 FPP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HW03 FPP, 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 HW03 FPP registered?
HW03 FPP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2003.
Is HW03 FPP safe to buy?
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