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X359 HLT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 HLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,773 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,773 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 16,773 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,773 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 16,773 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 16,773 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 16,033 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,844 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 14,844 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,364 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 13,669 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,926 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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X359 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X359 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 X359 HLT registered?

X359 HLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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