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LR52 GNK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,362 mi
Last recorded28,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 GNK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 28,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,383 miles

has had a full nut and bolt rebuild

Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,095 miles

steering head bearing knochy

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,945 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,942 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,192 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 GNK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

Is LR52 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 GNK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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