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WA03 OFH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,547 mi
Last recorded14,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OFH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 14,547 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear tyre flat

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 12,712 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 11,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 11,274 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 8,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,146 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 7,146 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,208 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,347 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 4,728 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 3,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,725 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 2,725 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2006 2,079 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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WA03 OFH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA03 OFH, 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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WA03 OFH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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