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HW51 FHU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,453 mi
Last recorded12,453 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,453 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,443 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 12,443 miles

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.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 12,402 miles

Front Tyre old and beginning to crack. No cords are visible.

Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2023 12,375 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 12,341 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,302 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 12,254 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 12,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,171 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,167 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 12,167 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,163 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,117 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 12,034 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,034 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 11,481 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 8,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 6,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,557 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 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.

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