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GJ02 OED

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,425 mi
Last recorded29,425 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OED
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,773 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 13,503 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 13,487 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 OED is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc 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 GJ02 OED, 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 GJ02 OED registered?

GJ02 OED is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is GJ02 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ02 OED shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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