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LF52 ZLK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,935 mi
Last recorded26,935 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 ZLK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,935 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,718 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,867 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 11 Nov 2010 21,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Nov 2009 18,680 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2008 15,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 15,598 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,154 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 12,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 9,177 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 9,177 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 6,206 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 ZLK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

LF52 ZLK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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