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LB02 VFE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,747 mi
Last recorded29,747 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,587 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 25,587 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))

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 24,596 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 24 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,440 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,453 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,453 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,750 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 12,193 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 VFE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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