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YN03 YFT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,375 mi
Last recorded11,375 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 11,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 11,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing nut cover locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 10,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,345 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,345 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,254 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 9,254 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 8,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,625 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,884 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 YFT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

YN03 YFT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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