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LG52 HXS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,485 mi
Last recorded26,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 HXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,485 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 26,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 20,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,062 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 18,033 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,217 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 12,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 12,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,359 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 HXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

LG52 HXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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