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BU05 NBZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,154 mi
Last recorded13,154 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 13,154 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded EXCESSIVLY CORROIDED AND HOLED (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front HAND GRIP NOT SECURE

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 12,324 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 11,320 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 7,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 7,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 NBZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

BU05 NBZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is BU05 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 NBZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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