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HF51 VMJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 18,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,554 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 18,554 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,236 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,236 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 10,482 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 10,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 8,937 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 8,937 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

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

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 VMJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 VMJ, 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 24 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 VMJ registered?

HF51 VMJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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