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BU02 FEJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,066 mi
Last recorded16,066 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 FEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 16,066 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced main floor heavy corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear rear shock corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn and grabbing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front shock corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 15,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 14,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 12,880 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 12,880 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,819 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 10,819 miles

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

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

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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BU02 FEJ 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 70%.

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 BU02 FEJ, 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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BU02 FEJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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