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HW07 DGV

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 DGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 37,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,965 miles

Seat not lockable, gives easy access to fuel tank

Fail 15 Jun 2023 33,965 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Seat not lockable, gives easy access to fuel tank

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,277 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 32,277 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure found flat pumped to 2bar (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 32,277 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure found flat pumped to 2bar (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,277 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,277 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Offside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,277 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,277 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 2,823 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 28,323 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,731 miles

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2011 22,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,808 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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HW07 DGV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 HW07 DGV, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW07 DGV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2007.

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