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BU06 HME

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 HME
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 15,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 12,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 11,130 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 11,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Nov 2015 11,130 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2013 7,384 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 7,078 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,365 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 2,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 2,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 549 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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BU06 HME is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 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 BU06 HME, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU06 HME registered?

BU06 HME is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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