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BF52 OCV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,830 mi
Last recorded29,830 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 29,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 28,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 25,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 25,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 25,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 24,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 24,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 23,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,340 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 14,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 13,899 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 4,785 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 4,720 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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 OCV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF52 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

BF52 OCV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BF52 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 OCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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