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BV57 XEO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,032 mi
Last recorded9,032 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 XEO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 9,032 miles

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust rotten

Offside oil filter cartridge excessively corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 9,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,154 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 4,151 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 3,484 miles

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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BV57 XEO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 BV57 XEO, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV57 XEO registered?

BV57 XEO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is BV57 XEO safe to buy?

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