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LA02 RWO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 RWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,722 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,722 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,858 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,815 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 RWO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

LA02 RWO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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