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YK52 RBE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,737 mi
Last recorded3,737 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 3,737 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 3,427 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 3,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 2,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 2,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 2,724 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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YK52 RBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK52 RBE, 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 YK52 RBE registered?

YK52 RBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YK52 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 RBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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