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DU52 OYM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,477 mi
Last recorded9,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 OYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 9,477 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 9,466 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 8,382 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 8,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,783 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 7,778 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 7,315 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 7,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 7,315 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,315 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 7,315 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 7,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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DU52 OYM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU52 OYM, 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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DU52 OYM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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