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AU09 BVO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,322 mi
Last recorded28,322 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 BVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,322 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front lower frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,852 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,717 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn control defective Button stick in (1.7.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,512 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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AU09 BVO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 AU09 BVO, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 BVO registered?

AU09 BVO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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