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DE02 SDY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,198 mi
Last recorded1,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 SDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 1,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 1,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 869 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 14,581 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,427 miles

rear foot brake travel close to max

Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 11,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,578 miles

main beam warning light comes on with dip beam/off with main beam on

slight play front wheel bearing

very slight noise from front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 10,567 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

main beam warning light comes on with dip beam/off with main beam on

slight play front wheel bearing

very slight noise from front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 9,085 miles

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,620 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,108 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 SDY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

DE02 SDY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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