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S652 HDM

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,741 mi
Last recorded9,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 HDM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 9,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,737 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 7,706 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,733 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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S652 HDM is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 S652 HDM, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S652 HDM registered?

S652 HDM is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S652 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S652 HDM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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