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LT52 YHN

2002 Piaggio Vespa 50

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,698 mi
Last recorded21,698 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa 5014,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 YHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,959 miles

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,003 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,154 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,216 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 14,202 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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LT52 YHN is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 14,202 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT52 YHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT52 YHN registered?

LT52 YHN is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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