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HF54 HBE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,191 mi
Last recorded8,191 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 8,191 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 8,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,104 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty and corroded under foot panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 7,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 7,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 6,909 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 6,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 5,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 4,891 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,250 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 3,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,129 miles

Front tyre starting to perish on nearside sidewall

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 May 2010 2,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 2,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 891 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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HF54 HBE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

HF54 HBE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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