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YM03 FHJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,167 mi
Last recorded33,167 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 FHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 33,167 miles

front brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Fail 21 May 2010 33,167 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Pass 15 May 2009 23,294 miles

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

front screen poor condition

number plate lamp inop

Fail 12 May 2009 23,292 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

front screen poor condition

number plate lamp inop

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 3,944 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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YM03 FHJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM03 FHJ, 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 YM03 FHJ registered?

YM03 FHJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 FHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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