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YJ03 ZDW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,612 mi
Last recorded13,612 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,612 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

front mudguard corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 13,612 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

front mudguard corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,512 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,027 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 13,027 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,241 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake lever sticking slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2010 10,744 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,729 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 7,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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YJ03 ZDW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YJ03 ZDW, 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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What year was YJ03 ZDW registered?

YJ03 ZDW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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