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HY03 EZP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 EZP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 58,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 57,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,396 miles

Engine mount loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,547 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 50,539 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,031 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,928 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,425 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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HY03 EZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EZP, 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 EZP registered?

HY03 EZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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