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LF05 AFA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,489 mi
Last recorded40,489 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 AFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,250 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,944 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied rear lever (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 34,944 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied rear lever (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 34,926 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern, suspect wrong fitment of bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,319 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,319 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,224 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 7,224 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LF05 AFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LF05 AFA, 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 LF05 AFA registered?

LF05 AFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is LF05 AFA safe to buy?

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