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X573 HLM

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX573 HLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,479 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 40,476 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,834 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,834 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 29,825 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 18,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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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X573 HLM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 X573 HLM, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X573 HLM registered?

X573 HLM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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