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HG02 BGU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,573 mi
Last recorded14,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 BGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,573 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 14,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 9,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 9,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 8,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 8,414 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,039 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 3,039 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 2,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 514 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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HG02 BGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG02 BGU, 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 HG02 BGU registered?

HG02 BGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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