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HW57 ARX

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,390 mi
Last recorded20,390 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 ARX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 20,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,303 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING VISIBLE (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,217 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,975 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,639 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 11,639 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 7,296 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,884 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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HW57 ARX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 HW57 ARX, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW57 ARX registered?

HW57 ARX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is HW57 ARX safe to buy?

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