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YB02 DLV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,854 mi
Last recorded5,854 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 DLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 5,854 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 5,854 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 4,864 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 4,446 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 4,446 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 4,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 4,424 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 4,424 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 4,394 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre starting to perish

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 4,329 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 4,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 4,327 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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YB02 DLV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB02 DLV, 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 YB02 DLV registered?

YB02 DLV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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