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KE55 GSU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,917 mi
Last recorded23,917 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 GSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2015 23,917 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre cracking all over

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,493 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 15,490 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2014 15,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 11,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,297 miles

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

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 GSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSU, 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 KE55 GSU registered?

KE55 GSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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