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WJ02 URR

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,483 mi
Last recorded41,483 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 URR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,483 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,154 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,151 miles

number plate light does not illuminate

Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,151 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

number plate light does not illuminate

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,082 miles

cannot see brake pads

underframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,725 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

exhaust bolt not in fully but exhaust rigid

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,726 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 30,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,632 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,752 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 URR 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 URR, 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 URR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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