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HTU 816X

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

724 mi
Last recorded724 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 816X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 724 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 723 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 727 miles

No mirrors fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55 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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HTU 816X is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HTU 816X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTU 816X?

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What year was HTU 816X registered?

HTU 816X is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is HTU 816X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 816X shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTU 816X have outstanding finance?

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