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LG02 FTJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,395 mi
Last recorded17,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 FTJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,395 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2010 16,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 14,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,106 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 13,106 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,916 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 9,916 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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 FTJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LG02 FTJ, 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 LG02 FTJ registered?

LG02 FTJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is LG02 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 FTJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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