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GK51 NCC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,668 mi
Last recorded18,668 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NCC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,430 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 18,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip switch incorrect operation (1.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,104 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 16,104 miles

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 13,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,638 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 12,638 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,791 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 10,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 9,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 8,770 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 4,552 miles

n/s/r indicator lens missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 4,552 miles

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

n/s/r indicator lens missing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 1,273 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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GK51 NCC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK51 NCC, 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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GK51 NCC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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