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YJ53 MPV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,733 mi
Last recorded11,733 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 11,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 10,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 9,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 8,930 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,930 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 8,930 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,930 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 8,930 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 May 2010 8,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 8,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 8,841 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,184 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 7,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,396 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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YJ53 MPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MPV, 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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YJ53 MPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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