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LV52 UPR

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,181 mi
Last recorded25,181 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UPR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,468 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 23,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,340 miles

rear number plate light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2012 18,340 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,213 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 14,213 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,141 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 7,124 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 4,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2006 4,969 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 UPR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

LV52 UPR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LV52 UPR safe to buy?

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