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X895 HLH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,619 mi
Last recorded16,619 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 HLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 16,619 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 16,613 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,459 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 14,459 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,090 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Unable to see thickness of front brake pads

Pass 4 May 2011 10,513 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 8,176 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,303 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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X895 HLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X895 HLH registered?

X895 HLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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