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YE03 WHB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,056 mi
Last recorded23,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 WHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 23,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,452 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,239 miles

front mud gaurd missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,369 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,549 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 10,534 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 6,871 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 4,572 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 WHB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE03 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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