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LT52 NKG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,461 mi
Last recorded24,461 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 NKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 24,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 24,438 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 23,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 23,503 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,767 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Forks apear to be bent to nearside (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 21,751 miles

Fuel cap leaking rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Forks apear to be bent to nearside (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,349 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 21,330 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,209 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 20,580 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,574 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,552 miles

Front Brake slightly sticking

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,303 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,115 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 19,773 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,773 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,778 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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LT52 NKG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LT52 NKG, 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 LT52 NKG registered?

LT52 NKG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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