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WJ52 MUU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,923 mi
Last recorded16,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 16,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 16,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 16,733 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,117 miles

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

extensive panelwork obscuring testable items unable to carry out full inspections

front brake dragging slightly

long travel on rear brake pedal

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,944 miles

front fork leg heavily corroded

front mudguard damaged and twisted

Fail 9 Aug 2013 14,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

front fork leg heavily corroded

front mudguard damaged and twisted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,193 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,047 miles

front mudguard showing signs of damage and is offset to offside

Pass 15 Aug 2009 6,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,644 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 MUU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 WJ52 MUU, 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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What year was WJ52 MUU registered?

WJ52 MUU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is WJ52 MUU safe to buy?

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