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HF54 FVR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,654 mi
Last recorded23,654 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 FVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,654 miles

Centre stand missing

Engine noisy

Evidence that centre stand has been rubbing against rear tyre, advise renewal.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear r/h indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,009 miles

Engine noisey

R/H rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 20,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 16,972 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 7,474 miles

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

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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HF54 FVR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HF54 FVR, 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 HF54 FVR registered?

HF54 FVR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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