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LY02 NHX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,355 mi
Last recorded20,355 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 20,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 19,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,817 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 18,817 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,400 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 18,400 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 17,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

throtll stiff

Fail 31 Jan 2015 17,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

throtll stiff

Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,225 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 14,225 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 11,603 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 NHX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

LY02 NHX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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