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LG02 EJV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,476 mi
Last recorded14,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 EJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,016 miles

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

carb has a slight weepage

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,721 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 25,721 miles

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

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))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 23,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,680 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,626 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,626 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

low air presure in front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 19,163 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,008 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,758 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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LG02 EJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG02 EJV, 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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LG02 EJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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