MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front brake lever bent
front brake pads need changing
rear brake pads need changing
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm/engine mountings (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm/engine mountings (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake is slightly binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF04 TBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?
HF04 TBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2004.
Is HF04 TBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF04 TBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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