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DG52 WBX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

356 mi
Last recorded356 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 WBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 345 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever screw insecure, Nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 6,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 6,877 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 6,877 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 5,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 5,917 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 3,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,288 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 2,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 1,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 3,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 3,000 miles

rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2006 3,000 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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 WBX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

DG52 WBX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is DG52 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 WBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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