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BU05 DJY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,625 mi
Last recorded44,625 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DJY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,637 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,848 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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BU05 DJY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU05 DJY, 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 BU05 DJY registered?

BU05 DJY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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