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BU02 GKZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,845 mi
Last recorded19,845 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 19,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 19,845 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 18,593 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 May 2013 18,593 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front mudguard fractured causing a sharp edge

Pass 12 May 2012 17,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 14,606 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 14,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,972 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 10,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,119 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 GKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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