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HGU 504J

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

783 mi
Last recorded783 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 504J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 783 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 148 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 1 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 1 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 1,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 1,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,873 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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HGU 504J is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 HGU 504J, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGU 504J registered?

HGU 504J is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is HGU 504J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 504J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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