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LF02 HLM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,341 mi
Last recorded25,341 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 HLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,275 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,907 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 24,907 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,026 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,532 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,075 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 18,075 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,245 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,245 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,028 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 7,793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,281 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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LF02 HLM 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 73.3%.

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 LF02 HLM, 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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LF02 HLM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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