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X281 HLT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,380 mi
Last recorded30,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 HLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,380 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 30,374 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,951 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 Oct 2018 29,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,587 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,659 miles

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

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

Front tyre perished in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2012 22,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,108 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,108 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,640 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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X281 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 X281 HLT, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X281 HLT registered?

X281 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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