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WJ02 WTL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,769 mi
Last recorded27,769 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WTL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 27,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,863 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 26,554 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear engine has a oil leak all over rear wheel and brake hub and rear shock etc

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,554 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear engine has a oil leak all over rear wheel and brake hub and rear shock etc

Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 25,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 25,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 17,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 17,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2005 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 WTL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ02 WTL registered?

WJ02 WTL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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