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12,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Kickstart lever hanging down.
Front Tyre old and beginning to crack. No cords are visible.
Rear Tyre starting to perish
Rear tyre perishing
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Centre stand doesn't fully retract
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre starting to perish
General surface corrosion to frame
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Centre stand slack in its upward position. (Hangs slightly)
Rear swing arm, front bushes starting to perish
Seat Loose, but secure.
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nail in rear tyre
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW51 FHU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FHU, 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.
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What year was HW51 FHU registered?
HW51 FHU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 2001.
Is HW51 FHU safe to buy?
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