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DK55 EBM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,295 mi
Last recorded10,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 10,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 10,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 9,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 8,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 8,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 8,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 7,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 7,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 6,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,960 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 4,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 4,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,305 miles

rear tyre has been plugged

rear tyre has splits not to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2011 4,209 miles

rear tyre has been plugged

Pass 7 Aug 2010 3,586 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 3,586 miles

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear 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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DK55 EBM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK55 EBM, 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 DK55 EBM registered?

DK55 EBM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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