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BU02 LUJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,458 mi
Last recorded16,458 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,458 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,249 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 11,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,608 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,050 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Lower 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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BU02 LUJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU02 LUJ, 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 BU02 LUJ registered?

BU02 LUJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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