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YY52 PVW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,932 mi
Last recorded2,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 PVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 2,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 2,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 1,475 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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YY52 PVW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY52 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of YY52 PVW?

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What year was YY52 PVW registered?

YY52 PVW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is YY52 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 PVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY52 PVW have outstanding finance?

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