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WR03 YKM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,505 mi
Last recorded6,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YKM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,505 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 6,505 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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WR03 YKM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WR03 YKM, 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 WR03 YKM registered?

WR03 YKM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is WR03 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 YKM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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