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HW05 CTU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,456 mi
Last recorded8,456 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,456 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake low on adjustment (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,001 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 8,001 miles

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.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,364 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,191 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,494 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 6,494 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,979 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 5,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,195 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front mudguard is cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,195 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for HW05 CTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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