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YB03 LCV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,298 mi
Last recorded6,298 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 6,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 4,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 4,041 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 3,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 2,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 2,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 2,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 2,178 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 1,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 1,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 4,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,421 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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YB03 LCV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB03 LCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 LCV registered?

YB03 LCV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is YB03 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 LCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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