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HX59 BHN

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,029 mi
Last recorded6,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 BHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 6,029 miles

Corrosion heavy on underside of floor pan

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 6,029 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion heavy on underside of floor pan

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 6,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 6,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 6,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 6,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 6,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,028 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 6,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,028 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 6,028 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,028 miles

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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HX59 BHN is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 HX59 BHN, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX59 BHN registered?

HX59 BHN is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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