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TAS 142

2003 Piaggio Vespa 50

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

384 mi
Last recorded384 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa 507,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 142
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2017 384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 384 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 384 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 384 miles

INDICATORS NOT FITTED; USE ONLY DURING IN DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILTY

Pass 5 Aug 2013 2 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,329 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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TAS 142 is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAS 142, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAS 142 registered?

TAS 142 is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is TAS 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAS 142 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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