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LV02 MDJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,761 mi
Last recorded29,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 MDJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 29,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 29,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,153 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,153 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2017 28,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 24,436 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Temp patch in rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2014 24,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,037 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 22,011 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,441 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 19,441 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,209 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 16,209 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,116 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 11,218 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 7,384 miles

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.

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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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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