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EU55 LWO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,347 mi
Last recorded28,347 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,347 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 28,326 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2016 25,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,835 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,018 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,803 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,803 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 11,632 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,707 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 21,720 miles

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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 LWO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU55 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

EU55 LWO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is EU55 LWO safe to buy?

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