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CV02 PYF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,683 mi
Last recorded16,683 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 PYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 16,683 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 14,340 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 13,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,525 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CV02 PYF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV02 PYF, 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 CV02 PYF registered?

CV02 PYF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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