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YX51 LNE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,495 mi
Last recorded10,495 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 LNE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,495 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,387 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 10,113 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 9,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,873 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 8,873 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,863 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 7,863 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,607 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 6,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,667 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 4,667 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YX51 LNE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX51 LNE, 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 YX51 LNE registered?

YX51 LNE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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