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LR02 GGY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,871 mi
Last recorded17,871 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 GGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 14,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,794 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 10,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 9,840 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Nov 2014 9,840 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 8,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,234 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 8,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 8,192 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,319 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 6,319 miles

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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 GGY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GGY, 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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LR02 GGY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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