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HJ02 RFK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,360 mi
Last recorded16,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,360 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,775 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,775 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 10,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2009 9,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 9,579 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,430 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,167 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 5,167 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 RFK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

HJ02 RFK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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