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PN52 VPM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,051 mi
Last recorded1,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 VPM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 1,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 25,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 25,046 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 25,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,906 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 22,197 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 18,081 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 18,080 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 13,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 13,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 1,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 1,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 1,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 889 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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PN52 VPM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN52 VPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 VPM registered?

PN52 VPM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for PN52 VPM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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