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YB03 OOE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,860 mi
Last recorded14,860 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 OOE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 14,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 14,163 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 14,129 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 13,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 13,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 12,571 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 11,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Weather cover fitted.

Pass 8 May 2018 10,132 miles

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

Leg cover fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 May 2017 9,160 miles

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

Rain hood/cover fitted.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 May 2016 7,380 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Weather cover fitted to the front of the bike.

Pass 28 May 2015 6,010 miles

The front & rear suspension springs are very badly corroded.

The weather cover that was fitted, covers the front indicators.

Pass 15 May 2014 4,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 4,930 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 3,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 3,937 miles

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

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

2 bulbs for brake lamp do not illuminate

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2012 2,887 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 1,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 5,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,676 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 OOE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OOE, 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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YB03 OOE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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