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HX53 OYN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OYN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,469 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,768 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 26,762 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,634 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front metal panelwork heavily corroded

headlight pattern poor

rear brake lever housing slightly loose

seat latch defective

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,634 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front metal panelwork heavily corroded

headlight pattern poor

rear brake lever housing slightly loose

seat latch defective

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,421 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,421 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,207 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front panel work corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 16,970 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 9,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,388 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 9,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HX53 OYN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OYN, 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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HX53 OYN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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