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HW03 FPP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,875 mi
Last recorded20,875 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FPP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 20,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,984 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,984 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 19,984 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,296 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2010 17,296 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,995 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,203 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,202 miles

non-std exhaust silencer fitted

rear brake back plate slight contamination

Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,011 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,011 miles

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.

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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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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HW03 FPP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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