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GJ02 GHH

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

8,329 mi
Last recorded8,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 GHH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,329 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 8,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 8,292 miles

Forks excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower engine/suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust not tested> wont start (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned bars out of alignment with wheel (2.4 (a))

front mudgaurd damaged leaving sharp edges

battery not secure/incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 8,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper inadequately mounted caliper securing bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,810 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 7,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Very stiff - hard to steer (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust downpipe slightly loose - rusted around front screw

Pass 5 Oct 2019 7,419 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 6,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,545 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 6,545 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 5,704 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 4,491 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,513 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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GJ02 GHH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ02 GHH, 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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GJ02 GHH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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