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DU02 VVL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,699 mi
Last recorded13,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,648 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 11,648 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,035 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 11,024 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 9,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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DU02 VVL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU02 VVL, 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 DU02 VVL registered?

DU02 VVL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is DU02 VVL safe to buy?

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