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LY02 TYC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,257 mi
Last recorded20,257 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 TYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,257 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 20,257 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,171 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 19,171 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,305 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,302 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,302 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 11,408 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,228 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,614 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 12,465 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 10,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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 TYC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

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

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