MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front slight noise from wheel bearing
Fuel tank leaking around cap area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front slight noise from wheel bearing
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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HHU 397V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 HHU 397V, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HHU 397V registered?
HHU 397V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1980.
Is HHU 397V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHU 397V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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