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DK05 DWU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,732 mi
Last recorded30,732 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,694 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front r/h indicator cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,847 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 29,847 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,333 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 27,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,478 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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DK05 DWU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK05 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

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

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