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HY51 HDG

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,610 mi
Last recorded8,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HDG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 8,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 7,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 7,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 6,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 6,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 3,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 3,175 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear drum 16 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 3,175 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering head bearings notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear drum 16 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 3,103 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 3,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,046 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,872 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 2,802 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,737 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,648 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 2,550 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 HDG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

HY51 HDG is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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