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HJ02 RHV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,860 mi
Last recorded26,860 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,804 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 14,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

underseat tray missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underseat tray missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,087 miles

front brake disc worn, advise relace

Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,847 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 RHV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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