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LA02 TYZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,712 mi
Last recorded23,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,344 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 22,344 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,180 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 19,394 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 16,733 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 12,248 miles

FRONT MUDGAURD MISSING

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,248 miles

FRONT MUDGAURD MISSING

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,288 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 TYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

LA02 TYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2002.

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