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BU02 RZL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,480 mi
Last recorded10,480 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 RZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 10,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 10,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 10,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 9,121 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 9,120 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 9,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 9,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,060 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,803 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 8,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 5,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 5,174 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 5,146 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 4,969 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 RZL 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 75%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

BU02 RZL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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