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LB02 OTY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,140 mi
Last recorded19,140 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 19,140 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 18,840 miles

mirrors not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2017 18,833 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,545 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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LB02 OTY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB02 OTY, 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 LB02 OTY registered?

LB02 OTY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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