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LR02 GVL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,404 mi
Last recorded21,404 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 GVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,404 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak present by tank outlet. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 20,005 miles

Direction indicators not working none working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 20,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 20,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 20,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,003 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 20,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,235 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,963 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 13,963 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,074 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 5,580 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 GVL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

LR02 GVL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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