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KL52 ELH

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

14,423 mi
Last recorded14,423 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 ELH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 14,423 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER BELLY AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 14,423 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER BELLY AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 14,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 14,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 14,423 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,423 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 14,423 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,418 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,908 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 13,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Oct 2010 12,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 11,963 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,876 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 10,844 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,531 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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KL52 ELH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KL52 ELH, 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 KL52 ELH registered?

KL52 ELH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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