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RV52 YDK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,245 mi
Last recorded18,245 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 18,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 18,242 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 17,090 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 17,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 May 2012 16,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 16,128 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 5 May 2011 14,399 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 14,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 7,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 7,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 2,216 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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RV52 YDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RV52 YDK, 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 RV52 YDK registered?

RV52 YDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 YDK safe to buy?

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