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HF55 JGV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 JGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 17,446 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,792 miles

Central Rear Riders seat slightly loose seat clip missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seal wrap fitted slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,148 miles

Engine bushes have slight free play.

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

Main frame under carriage slightly corroded.

Main stand damaged.

Rear number plate panel cracked.

Fail 21 May 2018 13,130 miles

Brake lever insecure L/H Lever perch insecure. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessively noisy. (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main frame under carriage excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Headbearings excessively notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Engine bushes have slight free play.

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

Main stand damaged.

Rear number plate panel cracked.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,684 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 12,684 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 12,587 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2015 12,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 12,304 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 12,304 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 9,589 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,575 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 8,619 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 7,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,785 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 JGV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 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 JGV, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF55 JGV registered?

HF55 JGV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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