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GX02 KRK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

13,473 mi
Last recorded13,473 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KRK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 13,473 miles

Clutch very stiff

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shock top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 13,473 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch very stiff

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shock top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 13,473 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near upper shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 13,473 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near upper shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 13,473 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 13,473 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 13,333 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 13,333 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 12,505 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cord

Fail 7 Sep 2021 12,505 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 7 Sep 2020 12,060 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,822 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 11,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,452 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 8,452 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 6,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,492 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 3,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 1,495 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 1,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,243 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 18,940 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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GX02 KRK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GX02 KRK, 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 GX02 KRK registered?

GX02 KRK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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