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HY03 HHS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,262 mi
Last recorded13,262 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HHS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,262 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated borderline (7.1.1a)

Front brake feels slightly spongy

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

nail in rear tyre ?

Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,092 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,642 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,362 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 HHS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

HY03 HHS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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