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HF56 FLV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

13,599 mi
Last recorded13,599 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 FLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,599 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

body work damage

floor board broken

front fender broken

head light slightly dim

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,599 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front mudguard cracked but not loose

Fail 25 Mar 2014 13,599 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front mudguard cracked but not loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,599 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 13,599 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 13,599 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,599 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 13,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,679 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 9,679 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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HF56 FLV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 HF56 FLV, 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 HF56 FLV registered?

HF56 FLV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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