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DE02 NHK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,572 mi
Last recorded7,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 7,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 7,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,343 miles

steering head bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,153 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 6,663 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,581 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2014 3,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 3,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 2,543 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,835 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 1,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 1,466 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2009 139 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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DE02 NHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE02 NHK, 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 DE02 NHK registered?

DE02 NHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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