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PN02 XYY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,348 mi
Last recorded20,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 XYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 19,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,864 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,597 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,562 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 37,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,640 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,757 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,550 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,550 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,740 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,663 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 17,663 miles

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

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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PN02 XYY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PN02 XYY, 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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PN02 XYY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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