CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY02 RVW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,463 mi
Last recorded16,463 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 RVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 16,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 15,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 15,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 14,967 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,820 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 12,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 4,927 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY02 RVW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY02 RVW?

You can check the full history of LY02 RVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY02 RVW registered?

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

Is LY02 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 RVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY02 RVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY02 RVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.