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HV52 OEF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,725 mi
Last recorded7,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OEF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 7,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 7,725 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Excessively corroded around rear suspension swinging arm (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,364 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 6,809 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 6,809 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 5,270 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 4,729 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,146 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 4,146 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 3,356 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 1,900 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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HV52 OEF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Pink 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 HV52 OEF, 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 HV52 OEF registered?

HV52 OEF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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