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DK05 KYE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,420 mi
Last recorded7,420 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KYE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 7,420 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bellypan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,188 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre wear uneven due to incorrect inflation.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 7,188 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre wear uneven due to incorrect inflation.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,087 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre - cracking on sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2012 4,574 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 4,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 1,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 1,886 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 1,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,505 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 KYE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

DK05 KYE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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