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OY53 TPV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,707 miles

Central centre stand return spring missing but still secured.

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine revs high.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 24,175 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,007 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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OY53 TPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OY53 TPV, 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 OY53 TPV registered?

OY53 TPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is OY53 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 TPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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