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WV52 HGU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,067 mi
Last recorded13,067 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 13,067 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2024 13,034 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall perishing. Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroding

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Corroding (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Seat pivot broken but seat secure

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,821 miles

Advise attention to seat pivot.

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded/rusty. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine oily

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 12,818 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Split pin (5.2.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded/rusty. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine oily

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 12,235 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 12,235 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no brake rusted on. (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 11,291 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded panel behind mudguard (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 11,291 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded panel behind mudguard (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,932 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure rear chrome surround missing (6.1.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 9,932 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 8,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,361 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 8,360 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 7,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 6,139 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 6,139 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,125 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 3,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Rear tyre pressure excessively low

Slightly binding front brake

Pass 14 Dec 2006 2,707 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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WV52 HGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV52 HGU, 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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WV52 HGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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