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NU02 PTO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,376 mi
Last recorded24,376 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 PTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 24,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 4,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 4,538 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 4,358 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,272 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 4,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 3,921 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,544 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,121 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,121 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,739 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 May 2006 2,392 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 PTO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU02 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

NU02 PTO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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