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LG02 ZGW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 ZGW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 14,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 13,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 13,707 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 12,563 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,005 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 12,005 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,814 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 10,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 9,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,349 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 ZGW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG02 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG02 ZGW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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