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LF05 BTY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,549 mi
Last recorded29,549 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,286 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 18,286 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 15,018 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 11,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,021 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,935 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,171 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 BTY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

LF05 BTY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is LF05 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 BTY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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