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YE52 DKV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 DKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,098 miles

panels corroded and holed

Fail 6 Feb 2018 35,098 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,609 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,818 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 13,723 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 8,241 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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YE52 DKV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE52 DKV, 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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YE52 DKV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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