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OV02 YSC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,914 mi
Last recorded17,914 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YSC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 17,914 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 11,048 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 11,048 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 8,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 4,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,359 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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OV02 YSC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OV02 YSC, 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 OV02 YSC registered?

OV02 YSC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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