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WP02 XEL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,871 mi
Last recorded14,871 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 XEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 14,871 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 13,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 13,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing 258160 x1 (7.2.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 12,083 miles

Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,792 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2010 8,445 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 8,445 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,121 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 6,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 4,669 miles

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

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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WP02 XEL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP02 XEL, 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 WP02 XEL registered?

WP02 XEL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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