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HF51 FYU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,631 mi
Last recorded25,631 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 25,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 24,482 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 23,046 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,287 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 21,287 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,532 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,522 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

main beam warning lamp not working

number plate light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,425 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,222 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,428 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 4,428 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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 FYU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

HF51 FYU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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