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HF12 HNB

2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,033 mi
Last recorded36,033 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 5010,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 HNB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,033 miles

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 36,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn un-even (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 31,099 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,817 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 26,817 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,850 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,635 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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HF12 HNB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,550 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF12 HNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF12 HNB registered?

HF12 HNB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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