MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YJ53 MPV registered?
YJ53 MPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YJ53 MPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ53 MPV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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