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OV52 XEM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,181 mi
Last recorded16,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XEM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 16,181 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 14,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 13,467 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 9,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 9,358 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2013 7,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 2,042 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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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.

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