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GU52 PJO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,739 mi
Last recorded3,739 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 PJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 3,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 3,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,716 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Front hinge missing, but seat is secure. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on main stand.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 3,716 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake lever holding on/ (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Front hinge missing, but seat is secure. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on main stand.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 3,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 3,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 3,511 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking open (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 3,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hose union slightly corroded (3.2.B3b)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Front indicator lenses cracked (1.5.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Front shock absorber (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Central body underside (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,441 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 3,385 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 3,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 707 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 511 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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GU52 PJO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU52 PJO, 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 GU52 PJO registered?

GU52 PJO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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