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H293 BFU

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,463 mi
Last recorded5,463 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 BFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 5,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 4,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 4,232 miles

Play in engine mount bearings/bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2023 3,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 3,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,049 miles

minimal damping on front shock absorber

Pass 24 Jun 2020 855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 255 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 38 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 23 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted backwards. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2010 13,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,760 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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H293 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,664 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 H293 BFU, 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 35 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H293 BFU registered?

H293 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 1991.

Is H293 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H293 BFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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