MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake slightly binding
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)
Front brake slight bind
Rear brake lever catching on head lamp cowl
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Centre Stand Peg Missing
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU55 EWE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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