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NL02 OTT

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,125 mi
Last recorded2,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 2,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 2,093 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 2,093 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 2,092 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,498 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,492 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,113 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,817 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

advise headlamp aim a blob but not dazzaling other riders

Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 27,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,482 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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NL02 OTT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL02 OTT, 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 NL02 OTT registered?

NL02 OTT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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