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HES 509N

1975 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 90cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,080 mi
Last recorded7,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Piaggio Vespa10,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 509N
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine90cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,610 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 6,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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HES 509N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 90cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HES 509N, 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.

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What year was HES 509N registered?

HES 509N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 1975.

Is HES 509N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HES 509N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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