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DU52 VSK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,864 mi
Last recorded15,864 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,864 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,864 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,864 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 15,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,601 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,426 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 12,426 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 12,426 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 11,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,545 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 7,545 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,915 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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DU52 VSK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSK, 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 DU52 VSK registered?

DU52 VSK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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