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YX53 FMG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,155 mi
Last recorded13,155 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 13,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 13,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 10,979 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 8,685 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 8,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear valve neck cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,221 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 5,221 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 5,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,967 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 2,965 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YX53 FMG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

YX53 FMG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is YX53 FMG safe to buy?

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