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HV52 NFL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,996 mi
Last recorded36,996 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,996 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame, underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose seat, bungy strapped down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe, slight deterioration

rear trye, tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,488 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,133 miles

Advise riders seat secured with bungie strap

Front Advise brake pads not visible

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,504 miles

front tyre worn slightly on right edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre worn slightly on right edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 21,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,221 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 20,186 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,061 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,371 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,371 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,297 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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HV52 NFL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV52 NFL, 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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HV52 NFL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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