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DK55 EBN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,152 mi
Last recorded6,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EBN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 6,152 miles

one of two exhaust bolts is broken

Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 2,929 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 2,929 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 EBN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK55 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

DK55 EBN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is DK55 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 EBN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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