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OE02 XAJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,872 mi
Last recorded11,872 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XAJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 10,822 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,481 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre tread depth 1.6mm on offside

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

N/S/R indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,824 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven on offside (1.6mm)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

N/S/R indicator lense cracked

Noise from speedo drive at front wheel

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,853 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 8,853 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 6,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Upper Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

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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OE02 XAJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE02 XAJ, 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

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What year was OE02 XAJ registered?

OE02 XAJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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