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LV52 NWG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,486 mi
Last recorded12,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 NWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 12,438 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 10,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 10,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 10,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,945 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,473 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 2,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 NWG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV52 NWG registered?

LV52 NWG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is LV52 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 NWG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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