MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyre cracks
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
air filter loose
seat locking mechanism not working but secure at time of test
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyre cracks
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
air filter loose
seat locking mechanism not working but secure at time of test
Body corroded
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front sidelight not working
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Temp patch in rear tyre
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Temp patch in rear tyre
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV02 MDJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 LV02 MDJ, 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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LV02 MDJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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