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P16 MOD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

7,013 mi
Last recorded7,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 7,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 6,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,940 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 6,940 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 6,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 6,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 6,534 miles

Front tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,330 miles

Front tyre deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 6,252 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 6,226 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 6,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 6,001 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 5,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 5,715 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 5,437 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 5,365 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 4,922 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 4,643 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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P16 MOD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P16 MOD, 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 P16 MOD registered?

P16 MOD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is P16 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 MOD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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