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SR53 MOD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,388 mi
Last recorded2,388 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 2,388 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 2,384 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 744 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 744 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 742 miles

Front Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,867 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 8,765 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 8,756 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,597 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 7,597 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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SR53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SR53 MOD, 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 SR53 MOD registered?

SR53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is SR53 MOD safe to buy?

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