MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake low on adjustment (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
engine to frame rubbers and bushes worn. has excess play.
handlebars are loose and can be moved out of line with front wheel.
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear backrest loose
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front mudguard is cracked
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
front mudguard is cracked
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW05 CTU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HW05 CTU, 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 HW05 CTU registered?
HW05 CTU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2005.
Is HW05 CTU safe to buy?
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