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LA02 TZE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,729 mi
Last recorded4,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,729 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 4,729 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,708 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 4,708 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded excessive corr0sion around rear suspension mounts (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure front seat mount missing(corroded away) (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 4,708 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 4,708 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

underside of body corroded,but not close to rear suspension mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 4,708 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 4,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 4,663 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 4,183 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2009 4,183 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,613 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 3,607 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 3,048 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,526 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TZE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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