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DK05 BKJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,047 mi
Last recorded33,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 33,047 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested REAR TYRE COMPLETLY FLAT MAKING CENTRE STAND FOUL BRAKE TESTER (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,336 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,336 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 23,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 23,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,207 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 10,830 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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DK05 BKJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK05 BKJ, 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 DK05 BKJ registered?

DK05 BKJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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