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AU55 EVY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,205 mi
Last recorded1,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 1,205 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2014 1,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 1 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

new dash and speedo fitted so mileage different from original test 21/09/2013 with 15,876 Km ,

Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,876 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre sidewalls are cracked and need replacing soon .

full beam tell tale not working

indicators tell tale cannot seen in daylight hours

rear number plate damaged

rear tyre pressure low .

rear tyres sidewall have superficual cracking .

Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,935 miles

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

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

direction indicators tell tale output is low making tell tale hard to see in daylight hours .

front tyre, n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,935 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

direction indicators tell tale output is low making tell tale hard to see in daylight hours .

front tyre o/s sidewall has superficual cracking

rear tyre o/s sidewall has superficual cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,424 miles

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

indicator tell-tale very dim .

rear brake pedal reserve travel getting low .

rear tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

Fail 6 Oct 2011 14,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c) DANGEROUS

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

rear brake pedal reserve travel getting low .

rear tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

rear wheel rim/hub locking device need attention .

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,123 miles

Front brake master cylinder rubber split and perished although not effecting operation

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number plate slightly damaged around fixing locations although still readable

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,622 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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AU55 EVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU55 EVY, 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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AU55 EVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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