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LG52 SZK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 SZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,665 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,665 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 2,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 2,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 20,349 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,183 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,183 miles

Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,904 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 12,904 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 9,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Indicators did not work second time used but have worked every time since. Advise that they be checked

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 SZK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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