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YR52 VZU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,133 mi
Last recorded15,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VZU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 15,133 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole caused by corrosion on floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,102 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 15,102 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,935 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 8,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 4,409 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,327 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 4,327 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VZU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZU, 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 YR52 VZU registered?

YR52 VZU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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