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EO02 TMX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,777 mi
Last recorded12,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 TMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 12,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 12,563 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 12,563 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 12,419 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 12,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 11,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 10,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 9,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 9,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,922 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 8,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 8,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 7,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 May 2011 6,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 5,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 3,442 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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EO02 TMX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EO02 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 TMX registered?

EO02 TMX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is EO02 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 TMX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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