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HJ52 SVR

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,682 mi
Last recorded17,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 SVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 15,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 15,669 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,471 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 11,471 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 5,045 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 SVR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

HJ52 SVR is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is HJ52 SVR safe to buy?

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