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WX53 YBH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

19,069 mi
Last recorded19,069 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YBH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 18,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 18,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2017 18,899 miles

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))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock adjuster (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,771 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. shock (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

seat damaged at front but is secure

Fail 15 Sep 2016 17,771 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. shock (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position light not tested

seat damaged at front but is secure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,631 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 16,631 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,172 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 13,812 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel hose slightly cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,503 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,503 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,409 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 11,409 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,069 miles

front of seat not fully secure

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 10,069 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

front of seat not fully secure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,890 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 8,890 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,565 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 7,565 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,527 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 6,527 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,987 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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WX53 YBH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WX53 YBH, 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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WX53 YBH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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