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YN03 URK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,012 mi
Last recorded8,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 URK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 8,012 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,022 miles

Advise rear brake lever travel

Pass 28 May 2009 4,988 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 URK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

YN03 URK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is YN03 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 URK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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