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BN52 EYP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,754 mi
Last recorded10,754 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 10,754 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 10,754 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 10,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 10,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 10,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,130 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 8,411 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,365 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 6,341 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

one exhaust mounting bolt not fully home

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 6,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 6,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,045 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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BN52 EYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN52 EYP, 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 BN52 EYP registered?

BN52 EYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is BN52 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 EYP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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