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NL02 OUS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,276 mi
Last recorded20,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OUS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 20,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 20,276 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 20,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 13,004 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 13,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 9,796 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 9,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,792 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,792 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,379 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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NL02 OUS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

NL02 OUS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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