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B543 PGX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,847 mi
Last recorded60,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 PGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,686 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired has a crack in lens but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Lower Oil leak slight leak from gearbox ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,526 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,062 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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B543 PGX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B543 PGX, 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 B543 PGX registered?

B543 PGX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is B543 PGX safe to buy?

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