MOT Status
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13,067 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall perishing. Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front and rear shock absorbers corroding
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Corroding (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Seat pivot broken but seat secure
Advise attention to seat pivot.
Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded/rusty. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Engine oily
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Split pin (5.2.1 (d))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded/rusty. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Engine oily
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no brake rusted on. (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded panel behind mudguard (6.1.1a)
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underside (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded panel behind mudguard (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure rear chrome surround missing (6.1.1c)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear tyre pressure excessively low
Slightly binding front brake
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV52 HGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WV52 HGU, 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 WV52 HGU registered?
WV52 HGU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2002.
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