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GJ02 OEA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,348 mi
Last recorded19,348 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OEA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 19,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 19,348 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 19,348 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 19,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 19,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,710 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 16,697 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 14,470 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 12,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 10,054 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 9,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,278 miles

Centre Rear Lower 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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GJ02 OEA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OEA, 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 OEA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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