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EU55 YBF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,499 mi
Last recorded21,499 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 20,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 19,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,934 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 13,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 6,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,726 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 YBF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

EU55 YBF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is EU55 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YBF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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