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YT53 BXO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,441 mi
Last recorded20,441 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BXO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 20,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 20,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 18,358 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 18,358 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,082 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 16,082 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2015 15,211 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 15,211 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,587 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 4,587 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 1,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 587 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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YT53 BXO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 YT53 BXO, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT53 BXO registered?

YT53 BXO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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