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LT52 XJL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,277 mi
Last recorded20,277 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 XJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 20,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear needs a more permanent covering

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear needs a more permanent covering

Pass 5 Oct 2024 17,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 16,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 16,913 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No full beam working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Front steering catching on r/h lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Riders seat insecure securing mechanism missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear main stand doesn't return fully

Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 14,503 miles

Brake excessively binding freed and adjusted and re tested now all good (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front wiring repair (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working swith clean cured (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 11,959 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 11,204 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 9,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,304 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,304 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,199 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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LT52 XJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT52 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

LT52 XJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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