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HY51 EJL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,359 mi
Last recorded2,359 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 EJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 2,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 1,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread on rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2011 1,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,591 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 1,591 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 1,545 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 1,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,407 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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HY51 EJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY51 EJL, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY51 EJL registered?

HY51 EJL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for HY51 EJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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