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LA02 TXY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

3,579 mi
Last recorded3,579 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 3,579 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 3,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 3,114 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 3,114 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Speedo Cable snapped

Pass 18 Sep 2017 3,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 3,114 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 3,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,114 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 3,114 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 3,114 miles

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))

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,114 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 3,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 3,114 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 2,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,236 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 2,236 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 923 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 848 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 848 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 817 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 TXY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

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