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LY02 RVT

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,283 mi
Last recorded10,283 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 RVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,283 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 10,283 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 9,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 9,711 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2013 8,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,256 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2011 7,864 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Dec 2009 6,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 4,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 2,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 912 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 RVT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

Is LY02 RVT safe to buy?

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