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PL03 JYY

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,319 mi
Last recorded14,319 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 14,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 14,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 13,487 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 13,384 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 9,382 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,605 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 7,605 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 4,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 2,238 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 753 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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PL03 JYY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL03 JYY, 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 PL03 JYY registered?

PL03 JYY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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