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HX53 RCF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,866 mi
Last recorded20,866 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 20,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,890 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 13,890 miles

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)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,636 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 4,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 4,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 4,374 miles

tyres underiflated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 4,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 3,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 3,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 3,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 2,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 2,133 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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HX53 RCF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HX53 RCF, 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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What year was HX53 RCF registered?

HX53 RCF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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