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HSR 204W

1973 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1973 Piaggio Vespa12,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 204W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,360 miles

rear tyre has cuts that are not excessive at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,360 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

rear tyre has cuts that are not excessive at time of test

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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HSR 204W is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,691 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 HSR 204W, 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 53 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSR 204W?

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What year was HSR 204W registered?

HSR 204W is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HSR 204W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSR 204W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSR 204W have outstanding finance?

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