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WEU 404L

2003 Piaggio Vespa 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,913 mi
Last recorded1,913 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa 507,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 404L
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 1,913 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 545 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 545 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 545 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 545 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 13 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 13 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 27,208 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 May 2006 24,436 miles

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

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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WEU 404L is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEU 404L, 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 WEU 404L registered?

WEU 404L is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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