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PL03 BXA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,849 mi
Last recorded42,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 BXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 42,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,694 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 41,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,603 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 40,596 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 40,590 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINT

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 39,014 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

throttle sticking

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,073 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 36,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 33,571 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 32,055 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,019 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 May 2012 31,019 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 29,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,758 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 26,758 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 24,905 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,710 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 13,710 miles

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

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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PL03 BXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL03 BXA, 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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PL03 BXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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