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WU52 SEY

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,745 mi
Last recorded14,745 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 SEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 14,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

screen cracked & sharpe edges exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2012 13,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,119 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,300 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 11,300 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

front tyre pressure low tyre worn but will pass mot

Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,131 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 7,130 miles

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 3,862 miles

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 SEY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU52 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

WU52 SEY is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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