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AO02 UTP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,000 mi
Last recorded9,000 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UTP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 9,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1mm in places. Change as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 8,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 8,909 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm in placed, needs replacing before it goes below minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 8,909 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm in placed, needs replacing before it goes below minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 7,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,797 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,896 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 6,869 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,224 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,689 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,307 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 2,810 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 2,114 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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AO02 UTP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 AO02 UTP, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 UTP registered?

AO02 UTP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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