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DK05 DWC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,929 mi
Last recorded17,929 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,929 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced right hand side of bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 17,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 16,313 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 16,313 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,096 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,216 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 5,216 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 DWC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

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

Is DK05 DWC safe to buy?

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