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YJ03 XBW

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

10,455 mi
Last recorded10,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XBW
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 10,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 10,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 10,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 10,220 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 10,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 9,465 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 8,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 8,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 8,513 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 8,503 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 8,325 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 8,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 3,118 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 31,181 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 3,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 3,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,088 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 3,083 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 3,083 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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YJ03 XBW is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ03 XBW registered?

YJ03 XBW is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is YJ03 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 XBW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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