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H647 BGF

2002 Piaggio Vespa 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,589 mi
Last recorded24,589 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa 5014,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 BGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

exhaust very close to rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,534 miles

Brake cable frayed after adjustment

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust is close to tyre sidewall when weight is on machine

Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,292 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CABLE FRAYED AFTER PINCH BOLT.EXHAUT VERY CLOSE TO REAR TYRE.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 24,292 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CABLE FRAYED AFTER PINCH BOLT.EXHAUT VERY CLOSE TO REAR TYRE.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,698 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,228 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,122 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 28,939 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

clutch is not fully disenguageing drive.

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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H647 BGF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 14,202 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H647 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H647 BGF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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