MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF53 HGU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 HF53 HGU, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HF53 HGU registered?
HF53 HGU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is HF53 HGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF53 HGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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