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RF02 XBA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,694 mi
Last recorded9,694 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XBA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 9,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,576 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,270 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 9,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,353 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 7,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,250 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,242 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 5,039 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 3,944 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 2,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 269 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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RF02 XBA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF02 XBA, 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 RF02 XBA registered?

RF02 XBA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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