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AU05 HWD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HWD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,694 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,694 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,891 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,831 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,903 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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AU05 HWD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 HWD, 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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What year was AU05 HWD registered?

AU05 HWD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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