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YE03 VKX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,289 mi
Last recorded48,289 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 48,289 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch, under fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 48,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch, under fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,649 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,512 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,703 miles

light surface rust near rear shock top mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,295 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,295 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,888 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 24,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,069 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,992 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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YE03 VKX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YE03 VKX, 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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YE03 VKX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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