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LY02 RVO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,470 mi
Last recorded10,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 RVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 10,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unable to make full inspection with caliper on. (1.1.13 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,293 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 9,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 9,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,912 miles

Central Rear Lower slight oil leak underneath engine

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 8,105 miles

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 12 Jan 2015 7,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 6,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,686 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 5,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 1,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 1,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 929 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 RVO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

LY02 RVO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is LY02 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 RVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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