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LT52 NNJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,786 mi
Last recorded19,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 NNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 19,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,744 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 16,735 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 13,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 13,210 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,210 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,800 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 7,562 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 4,779 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 4,758 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 NNJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LT52 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

LT52 NNJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is LT52 NNJ safe to buy?

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