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HW02 EXX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,832 mi
Last recorded21,832 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 21,832 miles

underside floor extensive weld repairs carried out

Fail 9 Apr 2025 21,832 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside floor extensive weld repairs carried out

Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 21,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced underside structure rear seam not continuously welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 21,144 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,218 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,028 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,024 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,706 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,532 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,364 miles

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

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

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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HW02 EXX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW02 EXX, 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 HW02 EXX registered?

HW02 EXX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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