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YX03 BVN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,670 mi
Last recorded17,670 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BVN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,670 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 14,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 14,886 miles

front tyre worn on o/s out of shape and very near limit

unable to see front brake pads suspect low

Pass 23 May 2016 14,886 miles

front tyre wearing on outer side

handle bars slightly twisted

n/s front flasher lens taped on

slight play in head stock bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,886 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 13,672 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,910 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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YX03 BVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 BVN, 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 YX03 BVN registered?

YX03 BVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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