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YD02 VDX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,085 mi
Last recorded27,085 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 27,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar deformed Twisted (2.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Rear Shock (2.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,827 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 23,827 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 21,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,948 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,598 miles

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

front tyre has signs of cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2012 17,563 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre has signs of cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 8,572 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,436 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 6,436 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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YD02 VDX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD02 VDX, 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 YD02 VDX registered?

YD02 VDX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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