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LA02 TXS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,664 mi
Last recorded32,664 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,664 miles

over rotation on steering

Fail 13 Jul 2023 32,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

over rotation on steering

Pass 20 May 2022 32,662 miles

Front front tyre near limit

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,274 miles

front tyre under inflated by 50%, rear had no pressure at all

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,790 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,451 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,886 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,968 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 14,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,876 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 11,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 4,609 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 1,092 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 TXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

LA02 TXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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