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EU05 YMX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,120 mi
Last recorded18,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 18,120 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 13,670 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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 YMX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX?

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What year was EU05 YMX registered?

EU05 YMX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is EU05 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 YMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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