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NU52 SJV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,534 mi
Last recorded14,534 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,534 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,039 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 7,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 7,539 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,898 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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NU52 SJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NU52 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU52 SJV?

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What year was NU52 SJV registered?

NU52 SJV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is NU52 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 SJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU52 SJV have outstanding finance?

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