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HJ02 LXW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,109 mi
Last recorded16,109 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 LXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 16,109 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 15,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,939 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,753 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,220 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,161 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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HJ02 LXW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ02 LXW, 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 HJ02 LXW registered?

HJ02 LXW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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