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LF52 TCU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,240 mi
Last recorded14,240 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 TCU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 13,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 TCU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF52 TCU?

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What year was LF52 TCU registered?

LF52 TCU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LF52 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 TCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF52 TCU have outstanding finance?

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