MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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KE05 KAU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 KE05 KAU, 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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KE05 KAU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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