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WX53 YJG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,000 mi
Last recorded6,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YJG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 6,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 6,000 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 5,890 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,065 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 5,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 2 Mar 2013 4,946 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 3,778 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 3,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 2,060 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 YJG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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