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HF51 RWO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,171 mi
Last recorded5,171 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 RWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 5,171 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 5,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 3,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unable to fully inspect for thickness (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose front hinge (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 3,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unable to fully inspect for thickness (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose front hinge (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2016 3,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 3,808 miles

front mudguard cracked but not insecure or fouling wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2013 3,782 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 3,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 3,377 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 3,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 2,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 1,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 1,149 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 RWO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

HF51 RWO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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