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N76 JPL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,090 mi
Last recorded20,090 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 JPL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 20,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake on max adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2024 18,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 18,945 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 16,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 12,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake requires adj

Pass 1 Dec 2021 9,708 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

cooling cowling missing

Fail 30 Nov 2021 9,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

cooling cowling missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,261 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 16 Aug 2012 9,258 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

slight bind on front brake

smell of fuel but no leak detected

Pass 2 Oct 2010 7,760 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 7,758 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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N76 JPL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N76 JPL, 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 N76 JPL registered?

N76 JPL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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