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HV52 NWK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,443 mi
Last recorded10,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,443 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 10,443 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 10,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 10,443 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,815 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,569 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 8,569 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 May 2012 9,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 9,603 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 5,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 4,835 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 4,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,577 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 NWK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NWK, 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 HV52 NWK registered?

HV52 NWK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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