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EU05 OWY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,923 mi
Last recorded23,923 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 23,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,778 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,699 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 15,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 13,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,862 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,509 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 OWY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EU05 OWY, 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 EU05 OWY registered?

EU05 OWY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EU05 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 OWY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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