MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background silver numbers letters! The vehicle is to new for this type of plate & has a vespa badge across bottom. (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear very slight oil leak from engine
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AC53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AC53 MOD, 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 AC53 MOD registered?
AC53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is AC53 MOD safe to buy?
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