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LG52 VUM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,291 mi
Last recorded2,291 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 2,291 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 2,285 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 2,237 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 1,335 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 VUM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG52 VUM?

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What year was LG52 VUM registered?

LG52 VUM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is LG52 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 VUM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG52 VUM have outstanding finance?

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