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YK03 GXA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,340 mi
Last recorded20,340 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,340 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 20,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 16,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,692 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,649 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,690 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 8,690 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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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YK03 GXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YK03 GXA, 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 YK03 GXA registered?

YK03 GXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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