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SY52 TWX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,736 mi
Last recorded27,736 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 TWX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 27,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 26,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 25,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 22,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,361 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 11,361 miles

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

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 3,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 3,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 1,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 372 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 362 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18 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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SY52 TWX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY52 TWX, 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 SY52 TWX registered?

SY52 TWX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is SY52 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 TWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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