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DN02 DKX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,236 mi
Last recorded24,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,236 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 24,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,236 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,236 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,623 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 21,623 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,647 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,605 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 15,605 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 6,355 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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DN02 DKX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc 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 DN02 DKX, 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 DN02 DKX registered?

DN02 DKX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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