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LG52 OHK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,144 mi
Last recorded30,144 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 OHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 30,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 30,144 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,793 miles

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

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,787 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 25,860 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,142 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 21,142 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 19,545 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 17,360 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,580 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 15,580 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,178 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 OHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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