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LA02 OJV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,778 mi
Last recorded6,778 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 6,778 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 5,085 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 5,085 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 2,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 2,561 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 520 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 14,945 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,889 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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LA02 OJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 LA02 OJV, 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 LA02 OJV registered?

LA02 OJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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