MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under foot pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel is turned.
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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OV52 XEM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OV52 XEM, 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 OV52 XEM registered?
OV52 XEM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 December 2002.
Is OV52 XEM safe to buy?
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