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GX02 VBA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,100 mi
Last recorded11,100 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VBA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 11,100 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 11,100 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 11,100 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front tyre pressure low

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 10,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 10,392 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 10,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 8,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 7,955 miles

Central Front Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 7,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 6,727 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 6,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 5,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 4,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 3,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 3,238 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 2,813 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 2,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 2,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 1,861 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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GX02 VBA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

GX02 VBA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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