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HJ02 LYA

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

23,098 mi
Last recorded23,098 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 LYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,098 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 22,902 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,895 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 22,895 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,850 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,751 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,544 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,151 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 22,151 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,329 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear tyre underinflated

centerstand spring broken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,625 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 17,087 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,411 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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HJ02 LYA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 9,455 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ02 LYA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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