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HY59 FWK

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,294 mi
Last recorded13,294 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 FWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 11,505 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 11,475 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 11,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 5,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,205 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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HY59 FWK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY59 FWK, 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 HY59 FWK registered?

HY59 FWK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is HY59 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 FWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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