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YX03 KZP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,730 mi
Last recorded18,730 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 KZP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 18,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,395 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,054 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 17,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 16,651 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs painting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,266 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 16,266 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 15,676 miles

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

Nearside hand grip moved

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2018 14,934 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 14,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 14,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 3,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 1,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 442 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 KZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX03 KZP registered?

YX03 KZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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