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WV52 HMJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,851 mi
Last recorded4,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 4,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 4,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 4,848 miles

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

Front Brake component insecure flexi (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 2,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 2,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 2,388 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 1,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 1,510 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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 20 Jun 2009 145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,072 miles

slight play on front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 511 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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WV52 HMJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV52 HMJ, 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 WV52 HMJ registered?

WV52 HMJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is WV52 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 HMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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