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YK03 RRS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,056 mi
Last recorded48,056 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 RRS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,056 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,207 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 43,125 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,985 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,024 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,325 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,104 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 RRS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RRS, 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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YK03 RRS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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