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HJ02 VOV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,052 mi
Last recorded10,052 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 10,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 7,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 7,748 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 5,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 5,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 4,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 3,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 3,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 3,091 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,830 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,401 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 2,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 1,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 1,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 1,088 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 637 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 637 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 VOV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

HJ02 VOV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is HJ02 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ02 VOV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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