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PJ02 OMZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

21,144 mi
Last recorded21,144 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 OMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,144 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively main void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,121 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 21,121 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,121 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,121 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 21,121 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded floor pan holed in 3 places (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,113 miles

floor pan corroded and weak

front tyre damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 20,113 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

floor pan corroded and weak

front tyre damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,345 miles

Oil leak

lower floor pan corroded and weak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 18,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

lower floor pan corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,511 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2014 16,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,421 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,514 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,149 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 9,149 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,033 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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PJ02 OMZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ02 OMZ, 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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PJ02 OMZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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