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OY53 UJR

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,965 mi
Last recorded28,965 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UJR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 28,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded under body footwell badly corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,935 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,766 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,074 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 20,074 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,468 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 15,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 860 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 UJR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY53 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

OY53 UJR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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