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LG52 VUB

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,877 mi
Last recorded29,877 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VUB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,877 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,911 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 26,809 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 23,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

Front tyre deflated

Rear tyre deflated

mirrors loose

Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 22,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2011 16,981 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 16,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 7,635 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,958 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 5,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 3,959 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 VUB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

LG52 VUB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is LG52 VUB safe to buy?

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