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OY53 YMX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,493 mi
Last recorded20,493 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 13,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,816 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre flat

Fail 23 Feb 2012 6,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,240 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 YMX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 YMX, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY53 YMX registered?

OY53 YMX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is OY53 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 YMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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