MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock slightly soft
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
seat does not latch but is secure
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
seat does not latch but is secure
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 OFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?
BU05 OFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2005.
Is BU05 OFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 OFA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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