MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
headrace bearings slightly notchy.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
headrace bearings slightly notchy.
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
exhaust mount and manifold bolts missing.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
headlamp dip switch sticky
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
number plate light not working
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
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 BOU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BOU, 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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LF05 BOU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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