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LF52 ZKY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,607 mi
Last recorded18,607 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 ZKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 18,607 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,756 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 13,756 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,757 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,756 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 13,756 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,756 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 9,104 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 ZKY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

LF52 ZKY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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