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BU05 NCN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,990 mi
Last recorded27,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NCN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 35,963 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 33,945 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 33,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low head light aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,500 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,397 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 NCN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 NCN registered?

BU05 NCN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BU05 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 NCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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