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LF05 BOU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,745 mi
Last recorded46,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 46,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 46,033 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 45,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 45,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,414 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 42,414 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,890 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headrace bearings slightly notchy.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,890 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2017 39,805 miles

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.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,636 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,546 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlamp dip switch sticky

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,249 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 31,214 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,521 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2011 19,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,312 miles

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.

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 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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