MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine mountings have slight free play
engine mounting appears to have play giving slight sideways movement when taking up drive from stationary, cannot feel play when not under load
Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
engine mounting appears to have play giving slight sideways movement when taking up drive from stationary, cannot feel play when not under load
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Corrosion under paint along chassis seam behind front wheel (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Corrosion under paint along chassis join behind Front wheel (6.1.1a)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Corrosion under paint along chassis seam behind front wheel (6.1.1a)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Corrosion under paint along chassis join behind Front wheel (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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 BHY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?
LF05 BHY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2005.
Is LF05 BHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF05 BHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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