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YX02 FDK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,049 mi
Last recorded16,049 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 FDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 15,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,829 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 14,829 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 14,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 12,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,348 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 11,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 9,741 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 9,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 9,279 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 8,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,968 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 7,968 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,579 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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YX02 FDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YX02 FDK, 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 YX02 FDK registered?

YX02 FDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is YX02 FDK safe to buy?

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