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RO02 VNU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,803 mi
Last recorded32,803 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 VNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 32,803 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Nearside Rear Brake lever mounting damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,803 miles

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

front mudguard damaged.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 20,787 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,273 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,252 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,861 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 11,861 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 11,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,174 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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RO02 VNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO02 VNU, 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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RO02 VNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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