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HW51 FOA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146 mi
Last recorded146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FOA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 28,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,114 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,928 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 24,577 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 24,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 22,245 miles

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

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 19,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 18,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 15,844 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,990 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 FOA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

HW51 FOA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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