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AU55 EWE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,551 mi
Last recorded27,551 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,551 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,557 miles

Front brake slight bind

Rear brake lever catching on head lamp cowl

Fail 8 Mar 2014 18,948 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 12,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,488 miles

Centre Stand Peg Missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,603 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 9,603 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 7,870 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,495 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 6,491 miles

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.

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 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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What year was AU55 EWE registered?

AU55 EWE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is AU55 EWE safe to buy?

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