MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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limited reserve travel in left brake control lever
extensive corrosion to bodywork
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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YV03 OAW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 YV03 OAW, 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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YV03 OAW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2003.
Is YV03 OAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV03 OAW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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