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EJ02 RKO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,790 mi
Last recorded20,790 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 RKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,790 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 20,790 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 19,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 18,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,956 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,529 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,720 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 12,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 9,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 3,677 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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EJ02 RKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ02 RKO, 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 EJ02 RKO registered?

EJ02 RKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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