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PJ02 UTR

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,402 mi
Last recorded26,402 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 UTR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,758 miles

front tyre is close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 22,384 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,547 miles

slight play in the front wheel bearing

slight play in the rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,899 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,948 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,943 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,744 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,594 miles

oil leaking from final drive near to rear wheel could result in loss of grip to rear wheel

Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,594 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil leaking from final drive near to rear wheel could result in loss of grip to rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,410 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 9,410 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Gradient brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.D1b) DANGEROUS

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 UTR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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