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BU05 FJC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,126 mi
Last recorded16,126 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FJC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 14,822 miles

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 14,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,089 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 14,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,650 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,045 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 13,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 11,534 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 11,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,949 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 9,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 9,217 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 8,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,868 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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BU05 FJC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU05 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

BU05 FJC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2005.

Is BU05 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 FJC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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