MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front wheel/fork link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyre perished
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn movement in front wheel/suspension link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front tyre perished
Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front tyre perished.
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front tyre perished.
front tyre perished on sidewalls
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake sticks on. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front tyre perished on sidewalls
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front forks slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front tyre slightly perished.
number plate cracked.
steering fouls leg shield slightly on full lock.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front forks slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front tyre slightly perished.
number plate cracked.
steering fouls leg shield slightly on full lock.
number plate cracked
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front brake sticking slightly
number plate cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
number plate slightly deteriorated.
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
number plate slightly deteriorated.
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
number plate cracked.
steering slightly stiff on each lock.
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
number plate cracked.
steering slightly stiff on each lock.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
number plate cracked
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
number plate cracked.
seat lock broken.
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
battery flat.
number plate cracked.
seat lock broken.
unable to start bike to test lights and exhaust system.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear number plate cracked.
Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear number plate cracked.
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front brake binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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HJ02 RCX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 HJ02 RCX, 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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HJ02 RCX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2002.
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