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LF52 ZJZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,462 mi
Last recorded51,462 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 ZJZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 50,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 25,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,184 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 ZJZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

LF52 ZJZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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