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SA02 GKE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,546 mi
Last recorded4,546 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 GKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 4,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 4,543 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 4,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 4,541 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 4,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 4,320 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2011 3,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 3,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,903 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 3,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 3,903 miles

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

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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SA02 GKE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA02 GKE, 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 SA02 GKE registered?

SA02 GKE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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