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DVG 281G

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,685 mi
Last recorded1,685 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 281G
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 1,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 1,613 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 1,613 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2024 1,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 1,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 1,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 601 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 1 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 1,217 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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DVG 281G is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DVG 281G, 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 DVG 281G registered?

DVG 281G is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is DVG 281G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVG 281G shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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