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OY53 TPX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,800 mi
Last recorded5,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,800 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 5,734 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 4,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 2,865 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,865 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 TPX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc 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 OY53 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

OY53 TPX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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