MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
Front suspension damping effect slightly inadequate
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
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))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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