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LF52 RNY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,642 mi
Last recorded21,642 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RNY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,642 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,642 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 21,642 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,642 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 21,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,642 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,642 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,642 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,844 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 RNY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNY, 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 RNY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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