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LG52 VXW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

10,877 mi
Last recorded10,877 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 10,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bellypan rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 9,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 8,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 8,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 8,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 7,803 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 7,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 7,498 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 7,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 7,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 6,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,225 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 5,835 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 5,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 5,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 4,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 3,673 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 VXW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

LG52 VXW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is LG52 VXW safe to buy?

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