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S861 HDV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,291 mi
Last recorded28,291 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 HDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 28,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,219 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 17,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,326 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 13,309 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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S861 HDV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S861 HDV, 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 S861 HDV registered?

S861 HDV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is S861 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 HDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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