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DC06 BKU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,595 mi
Last recorded21,595 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,595 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 20,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 18,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,210 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 17,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 17,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,971 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 16,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,796 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 16,796 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 14,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,471 miles

Front Tyre low, and cracking

front pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,533 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 2,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 416 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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DC06 BKU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DC06 BKU, 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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What year was DC06 BKU registered?

DC06 BKU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DC06 BKU safe to buy?

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