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YB03 LCW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,529 mi
Last recorded22,529 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LCW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,529 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Front 2015 yr

Pass 20 Mar 2025 21,822 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Front tyre 2015 yr

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2017 yr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,347 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Front Tyre year 2015

Rear Tyre year 2017

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,615 miles

engine & under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,167 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,289 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2020 17,982 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,049 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,265 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

covers fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,167 miles

engine & other covers obscuring most components

front steering/suspension arm corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perishing to front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,245 miles

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,587 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 8,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 8,763 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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 LCW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LCW, 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 YB03 LCW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB03 LCW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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