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WA03 ZTM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,265 mi
Last recorded33,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 ZTM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,082 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,341 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 32,322 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,075 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,797 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 26,514 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 14,777 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,114 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 11,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,012 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 6,012 miles

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

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 ZTM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WA03 ZTM, 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 ZTM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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