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WJ52 YJL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,710 mi
Last recorded7,710 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 7,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 7,710 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 7,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 4,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 1,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 566 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 437 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 437 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2007 414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 403 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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WJ52 YJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ52 YJL, 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 WJ52 YJL registered?

WJ52 YJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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