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Y99 CSJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,196 mi
Last recorded17,196 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 CSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 16,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 15,525 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 May 2012 15,525 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 9,746 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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Y99 CSJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y99 CSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y99 CSJ registered?

Y99 CSJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is Y99 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 CSJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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