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PF52 SOE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,498 mi
Last recorded7,498 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 SOE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 7,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 7,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,909 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 6,909 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 6,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2014 6,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Aug 2014 6,330 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,694 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle Lock Nut Insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 5,694 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle Lock Nut Insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009 3,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 2,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 597 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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PF52 SOE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PF52 SOE, 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 PF52 SOE registered?

PF52 SOE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is PF52 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 SOE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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