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LF52 RFE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,867 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 13,867 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 6,014 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 RFE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFE, 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 LF52 RFE registered?

LF52 RFE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is LF52 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 RFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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