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LG52 JVT

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,549 mi
Last recorded17,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 JVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,549 miles

number plate light cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,549 miles

number plaet lighit missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,866 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 14,502 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,196 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 7,330 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))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 4,282 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 JVT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

LG52 JVT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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