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YA02 XNW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,441 mi
Last recorded22,441 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 XNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Mirror loose

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 22,437 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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)

Nearside Front Mirror loose

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,611 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 14,665 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 12,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 12,016 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 11,698 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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YA02 XNW 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 YA02 XNW, 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 YA02 XNW registered?

YA02 XNW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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