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BA05 DEL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,459 mi
Last recorded20,459 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 DEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 20,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 20,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 18,868 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 18,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,668 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,612 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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BA05 DEL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BA05 DEL, 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 BA05 DEL registered?

BA05 DEL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BA05 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA05 DEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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