MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyre wearing uneven
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
rear brake on min efficiency requires adj or repair
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
covers & cowlings obscuring some components
rear brake effort could be improved
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW09 BEU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 HW09 BEU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HW09 BEU registered?
HW09 BEU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2009.
Is HW09 BEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HW09 BEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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