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WR02 XPY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,064 mi
Last recorded25,064 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 XPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 25,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 25,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 24,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 24,737 miles

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 24,100 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 24,100 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,570 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,570 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,883 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,036 miles

Advise tyre pressure check

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 14,036 miles

Advise tyre pressure check

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,016 miles

Advise adjusting up rear brake

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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WR02 XPY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR02 XPY, 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

How do I check the history of WR02 XPY?

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What year was WR02 XPY registered?

WR02 XPY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is WR02 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 XPY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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