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HV52 RVW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,964 mi
Last recorded1,964 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 1,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 1,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 1,955 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 1,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 1,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 1,846 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 1,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 453 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 RVW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV52 RVW, 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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How do I check the history of HV52 RVW?

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What year was HV52 RVW registered?

HV52 RVW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is HV52 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 RVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV52 RVW have outstanding finance?

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