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HW51 FUA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,751 mi
Last recorded18,751 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,204 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,924 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 7,912 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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 FUA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

HW51 FUA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is HW51 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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