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LR02 FUW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,654 mi
Last recorded7,654 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 7,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 7,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 7,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 7,631 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 7,546 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 7,546 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 7,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 7,439 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 8,490 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,289 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 7,289 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,203 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 7,133 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 7,033 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,920 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 6,920 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,849 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 FUW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR02 FUW, 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 LR02 FUW registered?

LR02 FUW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LR02 FUW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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