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EJ02 VRE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,902 mi
Last recorded20,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VRE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,902 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 20,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,902 miles

front indicators not housed in standard position

horn tone dull

modification has been carried out to front brake lever assembly, is secure & readily appliable

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,533 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,861 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 VRE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

EJ02 VRE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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