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KM02 YPE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,541 mi
Last recorded1,541 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 YPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 1,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 1,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 1,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 1,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 109 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 109 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 9 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 9 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,114 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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KM02 YPE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow 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 KM02 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM02 YPE registered?

KM02 YPE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is KM02 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM02 YPE 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.

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