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BU02 FEK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,217 mi
Last recorded20,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 FEK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 20,217 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 19,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,649 miles

front tyre has slight cracking

oil leak in transmission

Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,878 miles

O/side rear indicator repaired with foil.

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

Both tyres aged and perishing.

Fail 12 May 2014 12,877 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Both tyres aged and perishing.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

additional lights and carrier on front of bike not secure.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,858 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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 FEK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BU02 FEK, 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 FEK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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