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LA02 OJY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,857 mi
Last recorded11,857 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OJY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 11,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,668 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 11,668 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 10,965 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 9,496 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 9,496 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front mud guard broken,final drive dragging

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,359 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 9,359 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,047 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 7,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 5,190 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 OJY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

LA02 OJY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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