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WK52 VPG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

10,095 mi
Last recorded10,095 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VPG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 9,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,528 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2017 7,524 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,163 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,163 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 12 May 2015 6,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 6,705 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,616 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 6,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2013 6,235 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 6,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,099 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 6,099 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,709 miles

forks covered in

frame covered in bodywork

Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,414 miles

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

headlight pattern poor

Pass 22 May 2008 5,241 miles

light corosion on exhaust

rear tyre worn low

Pass 8 May 2007 4,899 miles

front tyre worn uneven and cracks visable

Pass 24 Jan 2006 3,779 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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WK52 VPG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK52 VPG, 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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WK52 VPG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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