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SL02 DXB

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,569 mi
Last recorded8,569 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,569 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 8,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,042 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 6,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 2,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,767 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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SL02 DXB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL02 DXB, 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 SL02 DXB registered?

SL02 DXB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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