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LF52 TFJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,917 mi
Last recorded5,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 TFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 5,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 5,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 3,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 1,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 1,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 1,633 miles

Direction indicators not working No indicators fitted. Daylight riding only (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 823 miles

no indicators fitted. for daylight use only.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 812 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

no indicators fitted. for daylight use only.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,336 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,336 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 29,336 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,417 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,416 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,865 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 TFJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

LF52 TFJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is LF52 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 TFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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