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BKU 198B

2008 Piaggio Vespa 50

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

705 mi
Last recorded705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 198B
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 73 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15 miles

Inner Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 15 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21 miles

front suspension linkage has slight free play in link arm bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2008 21 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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BKU 198B is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKU 198B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKU 198B registered?

BKU 198B is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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