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LR02 YFC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,287 mi
Last recorded35,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 YFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,543 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front shock lower bush worn

Fail 26 Jul 2014 34,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front shock lower bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,433 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,433 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,369 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,462 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,429 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 12,402 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,548 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 YFC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

LR02 YFC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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