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YR02 YKO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,218 mi
Last recorded14,218 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 14,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 14,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,204 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 14,204 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 14,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 14,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 14,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,873 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,800 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 13,800 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 13,318 miles

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,982 miles

ign swich not working

Fail 21 May 2013 12,982 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

ign swich not working

Pass 23 May 2012 12,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 12,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 12,570 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,554 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,173 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 YKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR02 YKO, 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 YR02 YKO registered?

YR02 YKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YR02 YKO safe to buy?

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