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YY52 RDZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,565 mi
Last recorded8,565 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 RDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 8,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 8,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,148 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 1,818 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 RDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RDZ, 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 YY52 RDZ registered?

YY52 RDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is YY52 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 RDZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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