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YN03 YUA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,406 mi
Last recorded44,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,782 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,630 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 11,558 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 2,660 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 YUA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

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

Is YN03 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 YUA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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