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HV02 YZS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,271 mi
Last recorded12,271 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 YZS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 12,271 miles

Nearside Front handle bar grip slight lose

horn low output

Pass 9 Sep 2023 12,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 12,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 11,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 11,085 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,072 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 11,072 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,886 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 10,886 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 8,619 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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HV02 YZS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HV02 YZS, 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 HV02 YZS registered?

HV02 YZS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is HV02 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 YZS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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