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YN53 MXM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,011 mi
Last recorded28,011 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 MXM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 27,975 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,550 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,948 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 1,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,330 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 15,663 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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YN53 MXM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YN53 MXM, 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 YN53 MXM registered?

YN53 MXM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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