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LG02 PXB

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,636 mi
Last recorded21,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 PXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,169 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 16,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 12,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 12,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 7,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,626 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 6,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,886 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 PXB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 LG02 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

LG02 PXB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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