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DE02 RZR

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,292 mi
Last recorded17,292 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 RZR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 17,292 miles

DIP SWITCH IS WIRED BACKWARDS.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 145 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 120 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 2 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 1,982 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 1,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 150 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,767 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 8,767 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 3,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 3,230 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 1,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 1,036 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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 RZR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

DE02 RZR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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