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LR02 OGY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,528 mi
Last recorded11,528 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 OGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 11,528 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan underside rusted. Will need attention to preserve. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 11,528 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan underside rusted. Will need attention to preserve. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 11,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 11,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 10,127 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 10,127 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 8,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 8,451 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 6,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,369 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 OGY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

LR02 OGY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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