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FN05 BJE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,309 mi
Last recorded12,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 BJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 12,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,973 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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FN05 BJE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FN05 BJE, 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 FN05 BJE registered?

FN05 BJE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FN05 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 BJE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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