MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Battery lid not fixed correctly
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear number plate has been cut down
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
battery cover missing
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW55 CVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 HW55 CVY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HW55 CVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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