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PN52 YJL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,502 mi
Last recorded15,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 YJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 14,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,768 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 12,768 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,481 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 11,478 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 10,251 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 7,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,540 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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PN52 YJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJL, 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 PN52 YJL registered?

PN52 YJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is PN52 YJL safe to buy?

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