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LR02 MKZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,208 mi
Last recorded18,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 MKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,208 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,208 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 15,967 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 13,719 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,936 miles

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

front tyre worn to visible tread

Fail 9 Jul 2008 10,936 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front tyre worn to visible tread

Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,367 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 MKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

LR02 MKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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