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H895 GNF

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,038 mi
Last recorded15,038 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 GNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 15,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 14,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 13,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,035 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 11,035 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Front tyre perishind

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 10,180 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,066 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 9,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 9,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,513 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,527 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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H895 GNF is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc 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 H895 GNF, 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 H895 GNF registered?

H895 GNF is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 1991.

Is H895 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H895 GNF 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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