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BU05 OEP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OEP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,533 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 3,733 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 OEP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

BU05 OEP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 OEP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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