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WJ02 NDG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,684 mi
Last recorded16,684 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 NDG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,684 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 16,680 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,518 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,406 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 13,401 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,420 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 10,420 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,547 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,360 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight run out on rear wheel brake hub

Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,759 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,552 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 NDG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDG, 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 NDG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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