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LG52 KBF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,293 mi
Last recorded27,293 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,293 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,385 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 23,385 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 18,337 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,739 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main stand not returning correctly

Fail 19 Oct 2006 13,739 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Main stand not returning correctly

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 KBF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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