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DG52 GWO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,261 mi
Last recorded8,261 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 8,261 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 8,254 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected headbearing to tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly loose bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,426 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,253 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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DG52 GWO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 DG52 GWO, 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 DG52 GWO registered?

DG52 GWO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is DG52 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 GWO 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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