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WJ02 TRZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,975 mi
Last recorded24,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 TRZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,975 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,975 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,318 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 23,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,777 miles

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,665 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 20,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 15,149 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,324 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 14,324 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,149 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 13,149 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,400 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,400 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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,175 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 TRZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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