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LV52 PPX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,094 mi
Last recorded23,094 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 PPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 23,094 miles

Lock stops are defective.

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front fork. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 23,094 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front fork. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,306 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side bellow foot boards (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 20,306 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side bellow foot boards (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,369 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 19,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 6,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 6,162 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,111 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 PPX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

LV52 PPX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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