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MF52 PUJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,908 mi
Last recorded16,908 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 PUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 16,908 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,545 miles

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

Secondary stand spring missing but stand stills folds up out of way but not as strong.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,016 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 14,016 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 12,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 7,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 6,085 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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MF52 PUJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF52 PUJ, 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 MF52 PUJ registered?

MF52 PUJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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