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G238 HNG

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,530 mi
Last recorded25,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 HNG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2024 25,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 25,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,671 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,274 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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G238 HNG is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 G238 HNG, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G238 HNG registered?

G238 HNG is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G238 HNG safe to buy?

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