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LG52 SZC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,781 mi
Last recorded14,781 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 SZC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 14,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam tell tail (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor pan is heavily corroded and filled with filler. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,245 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eratic running at tick over

rear tyre flat

rust an corrosion towards lower parts of bike

Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,689 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,595 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 11,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 9,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 9,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 8,620 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2010 8,564 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,861 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,769 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 SZC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

LG52 SZC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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