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HV52 NMA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,684 mi
Last recorded17,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 17,328 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 17,328 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 17,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake component inadequately mounted Lever mount broken (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 16,442 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 16,432 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,693 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake slightly sticking

Fail 2 Oct 2014 14,693 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front brake slightly sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,368 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 12,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,593 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,593 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,052 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 10,052 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,795 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 NMA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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