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YV03 OAW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 OAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 21,650 miles

limited reserve travel in left brake control lever

Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,798 miles

extensive corrosion to bodywork

Fail 9 May 2018 20,751 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,022 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 19,969 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,904 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 18,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,181 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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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.

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