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X853 HLH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,543 mi
Last recorded50,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 HLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,543 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 50,466 miles

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

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 43,793 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 May 2022 43,793 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front brake hose likely to contact front wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,793 miles

Front suspension damping effect slightly inadequate

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,793 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,814 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 40,814 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,623 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 31,544 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,928 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,056 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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X853 HLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X853 HLH, 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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X853 HLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 2001.

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