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NX03 JDF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,466 mi
Last recorded17,466 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 JDF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 17,466 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 17,195 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 17,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 15,835 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 15,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,987 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 11,987 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey front & rear leaking, heavily corroded! (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 11,987 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,987 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,910 miles

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

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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NX03 JDF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NX03 JDF, 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 NX03 JDF registered?

NX03 JDF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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