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DU52 YWE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,680 mi
Last recorded30,680 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 30,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 26,836 miles

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,626 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,712 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 YWE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

DU52 YWE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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