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LG52 BNZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,810 mi
Last recorded23,810 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 23,807 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,675 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,675 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,447 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 21,447 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2007 20,493 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,916 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Oct 2005 14,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2005 14,890 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 BNZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BNZ, 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 BNZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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