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HX57 BDU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,744 mi
Last recorded9,744 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 BDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 9,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 7,782 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION UNDERNEATH BODY/FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 7,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION UNDERNEATH BODY/FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 5,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 22,486 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 22,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,626 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 20,626 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,910 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 14,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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HX57 BDU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 HX57 BDU, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX57 BDU registered?

HX57 BDU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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