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LR02 EJO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,669 mi
Last recorded27,669 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 EJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,669 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 23,572 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 May 2017 23,572 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,556 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,928 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 22,928 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 19,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,903 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,429 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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LR02 EJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 LR02 EJO, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR02 EJO registered?

LR02 EJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LR02 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 EJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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