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LY02 NHU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,697 mi
Last recorded16,697 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,696 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,696 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,320 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2011 14,320 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,225 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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LY02 NHU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LY02 NHU, 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 LY02 NHU registered?

LY02 NHU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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