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AV52 KYK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,575 mi
Last recorded14,575 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,575 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,575 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,336 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main stand sticks and could be dangerous on taking bends.Needs freeing off/ lubrication to make it retract fully

Fail 28 May 2010 7,336 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main stand sticks and could be dangerous on taking bends.Needs freeing off/ lubrication to make it retract fully

Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,035 miles

slight movement in front suspension.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,735 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 4,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,301 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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AV52 KYK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 KYK, 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 AV52 KYK registered?

AV52 KYK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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