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LA02 TXZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,728 mi
Last recorded47,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 47,723 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 47,706 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,735 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,316 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 44,316 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,582 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 9,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,659 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 5,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2008 2,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 2,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 751 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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 TXZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXZ, 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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LA02 TXZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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