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YK03 GYJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,078 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,078 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 18,578 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,384 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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YK03 GYJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

YK03 GYJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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