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BX59 MBF

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,248 mi
Last recorded44,248 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 MBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 44,248 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 39,643 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 39,627 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

steering lock mechanism broken

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 37,871 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 36,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,663 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 30,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,453 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 24,166 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 15,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 15,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2013 6,994 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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BX59 MBF is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 BX59 MBF, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX59 MBF is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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