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AO52 LYY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,107 mi
Last recorded34,107 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,107 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 33,796 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 33,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,231 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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AO52 LYY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO52 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 LYY registered?

AO52 LYY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AO52 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 LYY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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