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LF52 MYP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,557 mi
Last recorded14,557 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 MYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 14,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,484 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 14,484 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 14,397 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 14,246 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 14,044 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,750 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 13,750 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,352 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 11,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,134 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 7,715 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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LF52 MYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF52 MYP, 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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LF52 MYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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