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YC51 USV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,802 mi
Last recorded27,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 USV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,905 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 26,901 miles

Inner Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Outer Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2007 26,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,717 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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YC51 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC51 USV, 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 YC51 USV registered?

YC51 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is YC51 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 USV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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