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VU02 TPF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,085 mi
Last recorded10,085 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 10,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre tyre pressure low ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 10,085 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre tyre pressure low ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 9,604 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 9,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 8,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 8,800 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 8,800 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 8,800 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 8,800 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Oct 2019 7,991 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 7,986 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel lose on spindle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Very little reserve travel on rear brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2018 7,617 miles

O/s/rear side damage

Rear swinging arm bushes worn and weak

Slight bind on front wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,421 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 6,421 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,904 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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VU02 TPF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU02 TPF, 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 VU02 TPF registered?

VU02 TPF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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