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LB02 TZX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,372 mi
Last recorded21,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 TZX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,372 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 21,372 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,372 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 21,372 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,412 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,176 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,252 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 11,250 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,928 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,645 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,091 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 TZX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TZX, 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 TZX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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