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HX57 FHB

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 FHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 24,024 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 23,679 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,671 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 21,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 20,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 20,786 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,063 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 20,063 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 16,684 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,965 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,639 miles

Front tyre worn un-even

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 13,865 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 11,490 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,208 miles

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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HX57 FHB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHB, 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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HX57 FHB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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