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HW56 CHY

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,962 mi
Last recorded13,962 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,857 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 11,745 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 7,850 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,458 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 7,458 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,169 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 2,730 miles

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

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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HW56 CHY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 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 HW56 CHY, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW56 CHY registered?

HW56 CHY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is HW56 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 CHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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