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LF52 ZHY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,935 mi
Last recorded18,935 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 ZHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 18,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear No air in tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 18,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear No air in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,941 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 17,941 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 17,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 16,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 16,132 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 16,019 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 May 2015 16,019 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,930 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,949 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 ZHY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

LF52 ZHY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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