MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
centre partial siezed
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
centre partial siezed
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX54 VCU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HX54 VCU, 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 HX54 VCU registered?
HX54 VCU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is HX54 VCU safe to buy?
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