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N833 HLF

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,331 mi
Last recorded2,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 HLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2018 2,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

engine oil leak slight

handlebar secure but slightly out of alignment

Pass 26 Oct 2017 1,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 1,781 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,770 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 1,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 99 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,481 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,065 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,122 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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N833 HLF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 N833 HLF, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N833 HLF registered?

N833 HLF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N833 HLF safe to buy?

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