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WJ52 KHU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,806 mi
Last recorded12,806 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 12,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 12,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 12,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,608 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 12,608 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 12,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 12,122 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 11,787 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 May 2015 11,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 10,912 miles

horn can be heard from reasnable distance

Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 8,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,041 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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WJ52 KHU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 KHU, 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 WJ52 KHU registered?

WJ52 KHU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is WJ52 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 KHU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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