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WP51 VKA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,540 mi
Last recorded36,540 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 VKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,540 miles

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 34,058 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,594 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,594 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,081 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 11,876 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 11,876 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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WP51 VKA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP51 VKA, 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 WP51 VKA registered?

WP51 VKA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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