MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Outer Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Ignition switch is faulty and turns off on its own causing loss of all electrics and the engine to stop.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX53 HNT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 HX53 HNT, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HX53 HNT registered?
HX53 HNT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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