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HDN 403N

1975 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,912 mi
Last recorded10,912 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Piaggio Vespa10,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDN 403N
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 10,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 8,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 7,571 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

horn poor

Pass 29 May 2012 5,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,734 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 4,734 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 4,513 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 3,358 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 3,358 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,648 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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HDN 403N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1975 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 HDN 403N, 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 51 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDN 403N registered?

HDN 403N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 1975.

Is HDN 403N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDN 403N 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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