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LB02 TZE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,156 mi
Last recorded18,156 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 TZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,156 miles

Inner Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008
Fail 24 Apr 2008

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,583 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 10,583 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 8,400 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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 TZE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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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LB02 TZE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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