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DX05 BKA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,555 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 63,511 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ignition switch faulty, moving the bike or vibration/movement of the key kills the ignition and lights

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,873 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 62,873 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 64,798 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 62,709 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,754 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,884 miles

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

both tyres flat at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 39,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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DX05 BKA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX05 BKA, 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 DX05 BKA registered?

DX05 BKA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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