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HW54 BPK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,840 mi
Last recorded37,840 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 BPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,739 miles

Central Lower surface corrosion on underside central chassis

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front slight uneven tyre tread wear

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,869 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,792 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey minor leak at joint (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

recommend check rear brake, suspect performance could be inproved

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,981 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,591 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 10,591 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,121 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 2,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 1,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 1,330 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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HW54 BPK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 HW54 BPK, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW54 BPK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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