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EU55 RVA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,442 mi
Last recorded15,442 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 RVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 15,442 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 15,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc warped and causing fluctuation, which can both be heard, and felt through the bars and brake lever. (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,515 miles

front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 36,497 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,443 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 3,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 1,190 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 1,031 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 906 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 RVA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

EU55 RVA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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