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HF51 EEW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,473 mi
Last recorded4,473 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 4,473 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 4,473 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,746 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 2,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 1,689 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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HF51 EEW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 HF51 EEW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 EEW registered?

HF51 EEW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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