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YR52 VSP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,811 mi
Last recorded4,811 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VSP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 4,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 3,765 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 3,765 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 3,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 2,928 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 2,912 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 2,912 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 2,684 miles

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

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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YR52 VSP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR52 VSP, 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 YR52 VSP registered?

YR52 VSP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is YR52 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 VSP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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