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WU52 XGD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XGD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,841 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,945 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 19,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 3,420 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,410 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 3,410 miles

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)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 3,073 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 868 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 XGD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XGD, 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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WU52 XGD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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