MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan holed on OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SILENT BLOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SILENT BLOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF03 XEL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 HF03 XEL, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HF03 XEL registered?
HF03 XEL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is HF03 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF03 XEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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