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YN03 NYS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,317 mi
Last recorded27,317 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 NYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 20,641 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 20,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,713 miles

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

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

small split in rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,823 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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YN03 NYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc 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 YN03 NYS, 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 YN03 NYS registered?

YN03 NYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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