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LG52 BCY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,835 mi
Last recorded12,835 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 12,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 12,812 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre starting to perish.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 12,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit not clearly visible so advised (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 10,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,233 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 9,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,032 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 4,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,346 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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LG52 BCY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG52 BCY, 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 LG52 BCY registered?

LG52 BCY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is LG52 BCY safe to buy?

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