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HF53 HLP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 42,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 39,902 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,565 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 28,525 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,036 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,854 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,847 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 19,847 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 18,066 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 18,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 2,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,701 miles

front mudgaurd slightly loose.................

Fail 21 Sep 2007 10,269 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,437 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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HF53 HLP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 HLP, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF53 HLP registered?

HF53 HLP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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