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LB52 VRD

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,311 mi
Last recorded24,311 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 VRD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 24,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 18,938 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 18,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 17,064 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,767 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 14,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 12,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 9,777 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 7,217 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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LB52 VRD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB52 VRD, 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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LB52 VRD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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