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RA02 AKZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,025 mi
Last recorded8,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 AKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 8,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 7,930 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 7,587 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 7,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering head bearings slightly tight

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,030 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 7,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,817 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,596 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 6,590 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,267 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 4,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 2,734 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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RA02 AKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RA02 AKZ, 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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RA02 AKZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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