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V29 MOD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,839 mi
Last recorded12,839 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 12,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 11,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 10,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 8,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 8,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 7,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 7,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,680 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 6,668 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,097 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 4,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 1,118 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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V29 MOD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc 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 V29 MOD, 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 V29 MOD registered?

V29 MOD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is V29 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 MOD 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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