MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyre is close to the legal limit
Oil leak
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)
slight play in the front wheel bearing
slight play in the rear wheel bearing
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
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)
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)
oil leaking from final drive near to rear wheel could result in loss of grip to rear wheel
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was PJ02 UTR registered?
PJ02 UTR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2002.
Is PJ02 UTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for PJ02 UTR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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