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GU52 UOT

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,558 mi
Last recorded6,558 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 6,558 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower belly pan is rusty (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 6,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower belly pan is rusty (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 5,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,109 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 5,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 5,073 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 5,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 4,840 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,528 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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GU52 UOT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GU52 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

GU52 UOT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is GU52 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 UOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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