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GX57 HBZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 HBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 24,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,945 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 23,945 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 22,260 miles

Central Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 22,260 miles

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,615 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 16,615 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 13,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 10,675 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Inner Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,145 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 5,357 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 3,704 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 483 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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GX57 HBZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 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 GX57 HBZ, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX57 HBZ registered?

GX57 HBZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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