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LG52 VVT

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,730 mi
Last recorded20,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,321 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 19,321 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 18,236 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 17,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 17,104 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 15,923 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 15,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 14,791 miles

Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 12,707 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 9,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 9,274 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 7,920 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 7,920 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 6,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,680 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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LG52 VVT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG52 VVT, 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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LG52 VVT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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