MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Body to chassis mounting weak
Near side front and rear indicator lens missing
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
handle bars slightly off centre
nearside front indicator outer lens missing
nearside rear indicator outer lens missing
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
handle bars slightly off centre
nearside front indicator outer lens missing
nearside rear indicator outer lens missing
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
carrier insecure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG52 BKU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?
LG52 BKU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2002.
Is LG52 BKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG52 BKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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