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HF55 GGO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,477 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,477 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 21,342 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,351 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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HF55 GGO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF55 GGO registered?

HF55 GGO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HF55 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 GGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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