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BF52 DKO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,524 mi
Last recorded18,524 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,431 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 15,431 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 13,616 miles

lower silencer bolt missing

Fail 15 May 2012 13,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

lower silencer bolt missing

Fail 31 May 2011 11,562 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 8,630 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.B1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 5,498 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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BF52 DKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF52 DKO, 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 BF52 DKO registered?

BF52 DKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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