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EU55 LWG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,518 mi
Last recorded52,518 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,706 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,706 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,136 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,104 miles

Front mudguard slightly loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,379 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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EU55 LWG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU55 LWG, 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 EU55 LWG registered?

EU55 LWG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is EU55 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 LWG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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