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LR52 AKJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,662 mi
Last recorded12,662 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 AKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 12,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Light rubbing of headlight cowl on leg sheilds

Fail 16 Oct 2019 12,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2016 12,483 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2016 12,483 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,443 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 12,434 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,261 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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LR52 AKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR52 AKJ, 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 LR52 AKJ registered?

LR52 AKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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