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P903 CFJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

11,089 mi
Last recorded11,089 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 CFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 11,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 11,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 11,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 10,907 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 10,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,613 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 10,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 10,463 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,126 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,490 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,438 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,334 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 9,200 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,200 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,134 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 9,134 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,101 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 9,019 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,125 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 CFJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 P903 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

P903 CFJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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