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NU02 NYZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,458 mi
Last recorded22,458 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 NYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,458 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 34,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 19,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,082 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 17,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 15,078 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 12,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,229 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 9,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 7,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,577 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 7,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,234 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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NU02 NYZ 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU02 NYZ, 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 NU02 NYZ registered?

NU02 NYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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