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FH05 ONU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,144 mi
Last recorded38,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ONU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,144 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,144 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,804 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 29,201 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,298 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 27,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,716 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,274 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 18,274 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,172 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,172 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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FH05 ONU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH05 ONU, 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 FH05 ONU registered?

FH05 ONU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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