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LA02 RLO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,004 mi
Last recorded23,004 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 RLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,004 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 20,232 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,265 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,615 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 RLO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LA02 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LA02 RLO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is LA02 RLO safe to buy?

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