MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine mounting rubber slightly worn
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working with rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
after market exhaust fitted
rear brake pads not clearly visible
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PG03 VPU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 PG03 VPU, 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 PG03 VPU registered?
PG03 VPU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2003.
Is PG03 VPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for PG03 VPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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