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K473 SUY

2003 Piaggio Vespa 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,852 mi
Last recorded36,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa 507,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 SUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 36,852 miles

battery flat...run engine for lights/horn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,834 miles

only 1 brake light dip beam only moped

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,868 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,797 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,684 miles

dip only -- eu mopes

only rear stop switch fitted -- eu

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,697 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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K473 SUY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,630 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K473 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K473 SUY registered?

K473 SUY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is K473 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K473 SUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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