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2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,863 mi
Last recorded31,863 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 CFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 31,863 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,858 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ENGINE mounting REAR suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,026 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

carb loose and engine cowl missing so may overheat

front tyre was flat

rear tyre was flat

Pass 11 May 2013 13,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,343 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,343 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 12,643 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,678 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 7,664 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 2,888 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 2,888 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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KE55 CFU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KE55 CFU, 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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KE55 CFU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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