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YY52 TXO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,200 mi
Last recorded16,200 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 TXO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front pads not checked

Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,668 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre close to legal limit

slight bind on front brake

slight corrosion under bike

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,548 miles

frame and chassis hevilly corroded not holed

Pass 31 May 2013 15,434 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 12,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 12,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,585 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 9,582 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2006 4,699 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 4,699 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 2,532 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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YY52 TXO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY52 TXO, 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 YY52 TXO registered?

YY52 TXO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is YY52 TXO safe to buy?

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