CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF05 HTL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,439 mi
Last recorded25,439 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HTL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked does not effect pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 24,879 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 24,870 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,525 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 20,925 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,054 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,206 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 18,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 May 2013 16,973 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 16,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 14,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,369 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF05 HTL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 HF05 HTL, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF05 HTL?

You can check the full history of HF05 HTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF05 HTL registered?

HF05 HTL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is HF05 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 HTL shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF05 HTL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF05 HTL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.