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YN03 YDH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,317 mi
Last recorded18,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YDH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,317 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 18,317 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,161 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,051 miles

Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,005 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 YDH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

YN03 YDH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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