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MF52 RXY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,602 mi
Last recorded5,602 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 RXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,602 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front fender broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front fender broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 5,601 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 5,521 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 3,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 3,586 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 RXY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

MF52 RXY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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