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FX05 PYY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,207 mi
Last recorded32,207 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,207 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking & corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 32,207 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters to small,format to small. (0.1 (d))

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking & corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 29,645 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,124 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,049 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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FX05 PYY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX05 PYY, 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 FX05 PYY registered?

FX05 PYY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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