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SN51 VYG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,265 mi
Last recorded13,265 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 VYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,265 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 13,259 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on intermitantly working (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,113 miles

headlight switch works but could do with being replaced

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,014 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,177 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 10,172 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,350 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 9,341 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,597 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 7,901 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,179 miles

n/s/f indicator has slight damage.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,364 miles

n/s/f indicator has slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,501 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 5,494 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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SN51 VYG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN51 VYG, 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 SN51 VYG registered?

SN51 VYG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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