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LF05 BVY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,281 mi
Last recorded43,281 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 43,281 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 43,281 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,667 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 11,667 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 11,641 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 11,641 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 10,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,572 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 7,572 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,359 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 6,335 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 BVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

LF05 BVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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