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LG52 VYM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,087 mi
Last recorded24,087 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,087 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,087 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,065 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 22,063 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,846 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 20,846 miles

Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,219 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,105 miles

Both o/s indicator lenses cover missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,222 miles

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

offside rear indicator lens broken.orange bulb fitted. pass and advise.

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 VYM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

LG52 VYM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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