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EU05 RNA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

3,272 mi
Last recorded3,272 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 RNA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 3,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 3,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 3,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 3,141 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 3,122 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deflated (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deflated (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 3,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 3,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 3,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 2,950 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 2,931 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 2,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 2,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 1,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,695 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,669 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 1,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 929 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 RNA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

EU05 RNA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EU05 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 RNA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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