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EU05 TXR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,129 mi
Last recorded23,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 TXR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,107 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 9,107 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 TXR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU05 TXR?

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What year was EU05 TXR registered?

EU05 TXR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EU05 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 TXR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 TXR have outstanding finance?

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