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BD02 NNB

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,121 mi
Last recorded20,121 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 NNB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,121 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,121 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 18,543 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 18,366 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2009
Pass 22 May 2007 15,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,711 miles

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

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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BD02 NNB 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 60%.

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 BD02 NNB, 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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BD02 NNB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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