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G502 RGN

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,683 mi
Last recorded15,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG502 RGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 15,683 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 15,680 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 15,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 14,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 13,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 6,370 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 6,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 6,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 6,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 6,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 6,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,370 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

possible oil contamination of rear brake shoes due to leaking gearbox oil seal.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,370 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,369 miles

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

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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G502 RGN is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 G502 RGN, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G502 RGN registered?

G502 RGN is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G502 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G502 RGN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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