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HY51 HKD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,998 mi
Last recorded10,998 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HKD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 10,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,998 miles

Front tyre feathering

Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,348 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,325 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 8,325 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 8,313 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,720 miles

Inner Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,720 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Inner Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,285 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 5,817 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 5,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 5,775 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 5,775 miles

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

bike runs too fast

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 HKD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HY51 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

HY51 HKD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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