MOT Status
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23,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Riders seat slightly loose Don't catch down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Seat don't catch down.
Seat don't catch down
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Central Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion front bush perished (2.3.8)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has slight corrosion front bush perished (2.3.8)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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HF55 GGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 HF55 GGE, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HF55 GGE registered?
HF55 GGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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