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HF04 FWN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,769 mi
Last recorded23,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,769 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,523 miles

Undernieth main frame/bodywork rusty.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,511 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,279 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,344 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,946 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,946 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,221 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,221 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 11,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,754 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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HF04 FWN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 HF04 FWN, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF04 FWN registered?

HF04 FWN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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