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EU05 NHY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,028 mi
Last recorded13,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 13,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 13,028 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 12,734 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 12,643 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front tyre out of shape

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Front tyre flat

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,020 miles

blue bulb fitted to front position lamp, but emmiting white light at this time.

forks rubbing slightly on front mudguard on o/s lock.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,557 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 7,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 7,484 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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EU05 NHY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU05 NHY, 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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EU05 NHY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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