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AO52 NJV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,546 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 12 Jan 2016 13,546 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

number plate light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 9,922 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 9,919 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 1,662 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 NJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO52 NJV, 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 AO52 NJV registered?

AO52 NJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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