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P903 BJT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,763 mi
Last recorded9,763 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 BJT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 9,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 9,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 9,417 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front flat tyre

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2017 9,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front flat tyre

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 9,416 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2012 9,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,788 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,086 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 8,086 miles

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

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 5,123 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 2,751 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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P903 BJT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 P903 BJT, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P903 BJT registered?

P903 BJT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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