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AE54 LHR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,494 mi
Last recorded13,494 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 LHR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 13,494 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear brake cable. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Road spring worn, but not excessively front and rear springs corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 13,494 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear brake cable. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Road spring worn, but not excessively front and rear springs corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 13,252 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 13,251 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,103 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,703 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 12,271 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,203 miles

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

front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,234 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 9,340 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 5,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,404 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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AE54 LHR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 AE54 LHR, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 LHR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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