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LG52 BJK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,451 mi
Last recorded31,451 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BJK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,451 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 31,451 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,597 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 28,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,214 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 25,214 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 22,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 20,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,165 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 20,165 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 18,509 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 16,556 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,188 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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 BJK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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