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B19 TLF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,480 mi
Last recorded26,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 26,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 25,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,021 miles

Rear brake travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,176 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,107 miles

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,754 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,754 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 21,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,913 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,901 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,224 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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B19 TLF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 B19 TLF, 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 B19 TLF registered?

B19 TLF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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