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YS02 TZV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,171 mi
Last recorded23,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 TZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 23,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 22,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 22,107 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,938 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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YS02 TZV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YS02 TZV, 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 YS02 TZV registered?

YS02 TZV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YS02 TZV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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