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LB02 TZP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,906 mi
Last recorded23,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 TZP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,906 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake leaver has the wrong bolt in pivot point area

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,465 miles

rear engine mount weak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 25,459 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear engine mount weak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,051 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,051 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre under inflated badly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,241 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,488 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 TZP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

LB02 TZP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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