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LV52 NWA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 NWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 19,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,779 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 18,774 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,358 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 17,358 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 15,442 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 10,605 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,026 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 10,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 4,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 4,570 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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LV52 NWA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV52 NWA, 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 LV52 NWA registered?

LV52 NWA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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