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YP52 KSV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,112 mi
Last recorded20,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 KSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 17,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,160 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 17,160 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 16,481 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2011 15,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 13,779 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,853 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 KSV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KSV, 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 YP52 KSV registered?

YP52 KSV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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