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WU52 OSK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 25,525 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,521 miles

number plate damaged,still readable

seat secure but fixing damaged

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 20,483 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,988 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 19,879 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,113 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2010 16,471 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 5,750 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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WU52 OSK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU52 OSK, 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 WU52 OSK registered?

WU52 OSK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 OSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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