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LA02 TXL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,962 mi
Last recorded32,962 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,262 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 229,017 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 229,017 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,287 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.2.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,747 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,186 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 13,499 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 TXL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

LA02 TXL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is LA02 TXL safe to buy?

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