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WU51 UJM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,492 mi
Last recorded8,492 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 8,492 miles

Front Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,254 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,152 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 4,140 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 3,693 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,456 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,456 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU51 UJM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU51 UJM, 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 WU51 UJM registered?

WU51 UJM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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