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VE02 VBC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,246 mi
Last recorded7,246 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 7,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 7,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 6,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 6,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 6,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 6,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 6,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 5,891 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 5,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,178 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 5,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,629 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 4,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 3,345 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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VE02 VBC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE02 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE02 VBC registered?

VE02 VBC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2002.

Is VE02 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 VBC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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