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VBY 950L

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,151 mi
Last recorded1,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 950L
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,011 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 955 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 54,738 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2005 53,515 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 53,432 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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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VBY 950L is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBY 950L, 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 VBY 950L registered?

VBY 950L is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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