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HJ52 NXL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,004 mi
Last recorded15,004 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 15,004 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 14,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 14,003 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 13,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,265 miles

indicators flash 110 per min

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,644 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 8,644 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 7,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,646 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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HJ52 NXL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ52 NXL, 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 HJ52 NXL registered?

HJ52 NXL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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