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YN03 KVB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13,145 mi
Last recorded13,145 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 KVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 13,145 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 13,134 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 13,105 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 13,105 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 13,078 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 13,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking 2 stroke oil leak going onto rear tyre (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 12,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 12,923 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose support bracket cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,866 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 12,866 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 12,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,054 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,476 miles

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

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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YN03 KVB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YN03 KVB, 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 YN03 KVB registered?

YN03 KVB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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