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WJ02 LNX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,069 mi
Last recorded24,069 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,047 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 20,102 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 20,102 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,496 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 23,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,010 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 18,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 15,524 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 15,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 10,411 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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WJ02 LNX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WJ02 LNX, 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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WJ02 LNX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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