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EU05 YKK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,108 mi
Last recorded26,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YKK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 20,138 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 20,138 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 18,911 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,355 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 YKK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

EU05 YKK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is EU05 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 YKK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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