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AP03 YGN

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,346 mi
Last recorded22,346 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,346 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,830 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,031 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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AP03 YGN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 YGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP03 YGN registered?

AP03 YGN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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