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SA02 UZW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

2,204 mi
Last recorded2,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 UZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 2,204 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan is showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 11,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 11,785 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 11,704 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 11,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 10,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 10,766 miles

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,429 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 10,081 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 10,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 8,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 5,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,408 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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SA02 UZW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

SA02 UZW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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