MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Front Belly Pan (6.1.1a)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 FMU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AY53 FMU, 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 AY53 FMU registered?
AY53 FMU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is AY53 FMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 FMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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