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DK05 DWA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,315 mi
Last recorded32,315 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,008 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 32,008 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,455 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 29,407 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,418 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,203 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 25,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,270 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2012 17,270 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,595 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 12,149 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2010 8,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,168 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 DWA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWA, 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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DK05 DWA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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