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HX03 RJJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,767 mi
Last recorded8,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 8,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 8,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 6,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 4,845 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,314 miles

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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HX03 RJJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX03 RJJ, 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 HX03 RJJ registered?

HX03 RJJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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