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LT02 ZHJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,216 mi
Last recorded18,216 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 ZHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,216 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 18,211 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 18,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,072 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 18,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 18,014 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 18,014 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,756 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,756 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,475 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,116 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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LT02 ZHJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT02 ZHJ, 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 LT02 ZHJ registered?

LT02 ZHJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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