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LR02 SNY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,491 mi
Last recorded18,491 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 SNY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,491 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,491 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number Plate Not Working.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,373 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2012 17,373 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2012 17,373 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,270 miles

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

front seat hinge corroded and broken. advise replacement

Fail 15 Sep 2010 14,316 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 11,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,941 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,190 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 6,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 3,922 miles

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

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 SNY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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