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YN03 UAW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,004 mi
Last recorded18,004 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 18,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,703 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 17,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high poor pattern (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,878 miles

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 18 Mar 2015 15,875 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,453 miles

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

front tyre misshaped,requires replacment

seat hinge requires repair/replacment

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 8,599 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 8,599 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,425 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 5,425 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 5,418 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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 UAW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YN03 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

YN03 UAW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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