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YR02 VEF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,517 mi
Last recorded14,517 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VEF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 14,508 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 9,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2009 8,366 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2008 7,571 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 7,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,229 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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YR02 VEF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR02 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 VEF registered?

YR02 VEF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 VEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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