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GU52 WHG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,801 mi
Last recorded21,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 8,828 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 8,814 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,831 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 7,831 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 6,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 5,112 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 3,592 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 WHG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 WHG registered?

GU52 WHG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is GU52 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 WHG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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