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LG52 EZL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 EZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,905 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,900 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,507 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 41,507 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,552 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 38,552 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,069 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 35,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,431 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 28,431 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,018 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 21,018 miles

Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 17,674 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,674 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 12,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 12,903 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 EZL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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