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LT02 YRE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,591 mi
Last recorded35,591 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 YRE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 35,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 34,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 33,710 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,855 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 22,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 11,118 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,881 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LT02 YRE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LT02 YRE, 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 LT02 YRE registered?

LT02 YRE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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