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BU02 GKJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 47,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 46,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 46,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,257 miles

front and rear tyre cracking between tread , not showing ply or cord

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,330 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 43,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,456 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,434 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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BU02 GKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GKJ, 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 BU02 GKJ registered?

BU02 GKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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