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DE02 OPA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,341 mi
Last recorded8,341 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 8,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 8,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 4,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 4,809 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 OPA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

DE02 OPA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is DE02 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 OPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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