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PJ03 SYW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,302 mi
Last recorded22,302 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 SYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,794 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

all indicators darkened

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,349 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,500 miles

can not inspect rear pads but suspect worn out

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,535 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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PJ03 SYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PJ03 SYW, 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 PJ03 SYW registered?

PJ03 SYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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