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OY52 WCW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,423 mi
Last recorded15,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WCW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,423 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 15,423 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,675 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 14,675 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (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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OY52 WCW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OY52 WCW, 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 OY52 WCW registered?

OY52 WCW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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