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LR52 GNJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 GNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 62,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 61,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,841 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,770 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 21,296 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,724 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 GNJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR52 GNJ registered?

LR52 GNJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is LR52 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 GNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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