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HF51 VNU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,521 mi
Last recorded15,521 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,401 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 12,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 11,952 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 11,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,466 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 21 Jan 2006 7,736 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 VNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF51 VNU?

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What year was HF51 VNU registered?

HF51 VNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is HF51 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 VNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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