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HX54 OSU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,675 mi
Last recorded18,675 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 OSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,675 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 18,660 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,940 miles

lower body been repaired

Fail 4 Sep 2015 16,939 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 12,931 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,931 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,704 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,631 miles

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

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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HX54 OSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 HX54 OSU, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX54 OSU registered?

HX54 OSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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