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X289 HLT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,131 mi
Last recorded9,131 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 HLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 9,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 9,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 5,982 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 5,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 4,050 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 4,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Main stand operation stiff

Pass 28 Sep 2012 3,991 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyre out shape

Pass 5 Sep 2011 3,965 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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X289 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X289 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 X289 HLT registered?

X289 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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