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CN55 CUG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,060 mi
Last recorded44,060 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 44,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 42,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

lh mirror loose

Fail 19 Feb 2022 42,113 miles

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

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

lh mirror loose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 23,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 17,788 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 17,788 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,285 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fuel line has slight cracking.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 11,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,982 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 7,926 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,654 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 3,654 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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CN55 CUG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 CN55 CUG, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN55 CUG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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