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WF02 BYV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,265 mi
Last recorded9,265 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 BYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 9,265 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 9,265 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 8,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 8,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 8,129 miles

Engine oily.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,021 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play.

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 7,545 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 4,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,881 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 2,881 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,657 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 2,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,775 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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WF02 BYV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF02 BYV, 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 WF02 BYV registered?

WF02 BYV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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