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LF05 BCY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 51,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,664 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 51,664 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,215 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,213 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,320 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 22,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 12,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 12,829 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 1,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 1,299 miles

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 BCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF05 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

LF05 BCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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