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YP52 FLA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FLA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 21,253 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Base plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 21,244 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear swinging arm has corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 20,784 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 20,190 miles

steering upper cowel losse

under body patch welded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 8,998 miles

under body patch welded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 8,997 miles

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification front suspension seized (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under body & chassi corroded & patch welded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,642 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 8,640 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 7,168 miles

under body patch welded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,057 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 6,048 miles

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

rear tyre low tread

Pass 16 Aug 2014 5,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,840 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 4,832 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 3,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 3,615 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 2,945 miles

main stand sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2005 2,603 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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YP52 FLA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP52 FLA, 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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YP52 FLA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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