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EJ02 UJW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,871 mi
Last recorded19,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UJW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017
Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 19,841 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 18,928 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre unheavenly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 4,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 3,988 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,751 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 3,448 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 2,368 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 UJW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ02 UJW, 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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EJ02 UJW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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