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HJ52 ORZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,780 mi
Last recorded4,780 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ORZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 4,780 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 4,780 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 4,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 4,605 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 3,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 3,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 3,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 2,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 1,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 1,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 1,941 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HJ52 ORZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ52 ORZ, 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 HJ52 ORZ registered?

HJ52 ORZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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