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EJ02 VPO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,032 mi
Last recorded8,032 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,032 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 15 Aug 2015 5,216 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 5,216 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,931 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 2,926 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 2,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 2,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 1,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 210 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 VPO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

EJ02 VPO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is EJ02 VPO safe to buy?

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