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HX57 GYJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,767 mi
Last recorded15,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 GYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 15,651 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,309 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 11,309 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 10,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 10,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,491 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 5,046 miles

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

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 GYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 GYJ, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX57 GYJ registered?

HX57 GYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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