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LR02 FVS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,916 mi
Last recorded13,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FVS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,916 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,916 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 13,836 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 11,992 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 11,992 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 10,765 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 1,986 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 FVS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

LR02 FVS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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