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YJ53 CNX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,020 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

rear number plate cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 40,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,356 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,375 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,109 miles

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

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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YJ53 CNX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ53 CNX, 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 YJ53 CNX registered?

YJ53 CNX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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