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LB02 VEL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,498 mi
Last recorded33,498 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,268 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,248 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,805 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 17,717 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 VEL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc 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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

LB02 VEL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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