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HHW 290G

2003 Piaggio Vespa 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,346 mi
Last recorded8,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa 507,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 290G
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 8,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 8,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 8,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 8,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 7,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 7,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 6,493 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 6,084 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,220 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 5,187 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 1,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 849 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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HHW 290G is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,630 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHW 290G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHW 290G registered?

HHW 290G is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HHW 290G shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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