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HY03 CYH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,023 mi
Last recorded24,023 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 CYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 24,023 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 24,023 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,023 miles

rear brake travel

Fail 26 Oct 2018 24,023 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever bent (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected both bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre under inflated

fairings fitted

spanner still attached to engine mounting

Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,558 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members lower fork leg pivot bush worn. advise replacement ASAP (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,240 miles

rear brake spongy

Pass 12 Oct 2013 11,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 2,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 2,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,172 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,522 miles

rear brake pads not seen limited reserve travel on rear brake

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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HY03 CYH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY03 CYH, 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 HY03 CYH registered?

HY03 CYH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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