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HW51 ERO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,560 mi
Last recorded7,560 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ERO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,831 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 6,635 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010
Fail 7 May 2010 6,154 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 May 2009 5,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 5,211 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 4,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 3,964 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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HW51 ERO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 HW51 ERO, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW51 ERO?

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What year was HW51 ERO registered?

HW51 ERO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is HW51 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 ERO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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