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SK02 NWZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

4,960 mi
Last recorded4,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 NWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 4,960 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2025 3,181 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 1,335 miles

replacement speedo fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,403 miles

Front mud Gard damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 26,729 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 26,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected when indicators are switched on (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 26,303 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 26,299 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,258 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,449 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,164 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,163 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,793 miles

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

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 17,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 17,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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SK02 NWZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK02 NWZ, 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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SK02 NWZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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