MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
number plate light does not illuminate
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX53 BYM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YX53 BYM, 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 YX53 BYM registered?
YX53 BYM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is YX53 BYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX53 BYM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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