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YO53 TFU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,461 mi
Last recorded23,461 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,461 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 23,461 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 22,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 19,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 19,947 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 10,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 8,531 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 6,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 6,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 4,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 3,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 3,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 3,404 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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YO53 TFU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YO53 TFU, 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 YO53 TFU registered?

YO53 TFU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is YO53 TFU safe to buy?

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