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LF05 BYD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 41,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 40,495 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,192 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,697 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,106 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 8,844 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 BYD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

LF05 BYD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LF05 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 BYD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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