MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 BFU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?
LF05 BFU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2005.
Is LF05 BFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF05 BFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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