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S2 GCD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,608 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 17,608 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,460 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2023 17,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 16,289 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Sep 2016 15,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,014 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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S2 GCD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S2 GCD, 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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S2 GCD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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