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RO52 TOA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,366 mi
Last recorded21,366 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 TOA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,366 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 21,366 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 15,307 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 15,307 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 14,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 14,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,871 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 11,871 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,971 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 9,971 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 6,328 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,056 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 2,056 miles

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

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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RO52 TOA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RO52 TOA, 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 RO52 TOA registered?

RO52 TOA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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