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YJ53 UZM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 UZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 19,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 19,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 19,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,708 miles

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

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 UZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 UZM registered?

YJ53 UZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 UZM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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